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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 $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average $120.
A bus is $421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average $477.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-53.94. The journey takes 4h 25m 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.
- FlixBus4:35 PM5h00Newark, Train Station, DE9:35 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:35 PM5h00Newark, Train Station, DE9:35 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA50891:51 PM1h17Philadelphia International Airport3:08 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1251:44 PM4h32Newark Station, Newark, DE6:16 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1681One-way0 transfers
- 1251:44 PM5h05Newark Station, Newark, DE6:49 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$1691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 AM4h30Newark, Train Station, DE7:35 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
7:30 PM4h45Newark, Train Station, DE12:15 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$641One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM6h15Newark, Train Station, DE8:15 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$651One-way1 transfer
- AA50183:50 PM1h19Philadelphia International Airport5:09 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
AA60459:08 AM1h24Philadelphia International Airport10:32 AMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers- AA58126:19 PM1h27Philadelphia International Airport7:46 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average $120.
A bus is $421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average $477.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 52 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Station, Newark, DE and arrive in Main Street 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 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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