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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $189.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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, NJ to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $130.
A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $309.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA
How to get from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM6h20Newark, Penn Station1:50 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:30 PM6h20Newark, Penn Station1:50 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA43459:29 PM1h28LaGuardia Airport10:57 PMRichmond International Airport$4221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 141 Northeast Regional · 4141 AMTRAK8:44 AM5h31Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ2:15 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1001One-way1 transfer
- 141 Northeast Regional · 4141 AMTRAK8:39 AM5h36Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2:15 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1001One-way1 transfer
- 85 Northeast Regional · 4085 AMTRAK3:26 PM5h39Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ9:05 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1001One-way1 transfer
- 12:50 PM7h45Newark, Penn Station8:35 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$771One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+4:40 PM7h35Newark, Penn Station12:15 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM8h35Newark, Penn Station11:20 PMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$781One-way1 transfer
AA2505 · AA17756:00 AM3h58Newark Liberty International Airport9:58 AMRichmond International Airport$3251One-way1 transfer- AA1113 · AA17755:00 AM4h58Newark Liberty International Airport9:58 AMRichmond International Airport$3251One-way1 transfer
- AA1697 · AA19091:33 PM7h08Newark Liberty International Airport8:41 PMRichmond International Airport$3251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $102.
A bus is $236 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $302.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station 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, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 7 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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