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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newark, DE to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 522 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 522, while a flight costs an average of NOK 6,098.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 1,035 Average price | NOK 522 Average price Cheapest | NOK 6,098 Average price | NOK 596 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
A bus is NOK 514 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average NOK 1,035.
A bus is NOK 5,577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average NOK 6,098.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,035 compared to roughly NOK 596 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 438. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 3h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, DE to Richmond, VA
How to get from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM 4h40 Newark, DE 12:30 PM Richmond, VA NOK 466 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:50 AM 4h40 Newark, DE 12:30 PM Richmond, VA NOK 466 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:50 AM 4h40 Newark, DE 12:30 PM Richmond, VA NOK 466 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:50 PM 4h40 Newark, DE 1:30 AM Richmond, VA NOK 485 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
A bus is NOK 514 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average NOK 1,035.
A bus is NOK 5,577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average NOK 6,098.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 73 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, DE and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Train Station, DE and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines, psa airlines.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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