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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 prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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€109 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average $85 (€67).
A bus is $158 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average $198 (€157).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Train Station, DE and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Station, Newark, DE and arrive in Main Street Station, Richmond, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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