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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 $47. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $307 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m 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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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 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $232 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $307 (€248).
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.
· 9:35 PM8h00Newark, Penn Station5:35 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$881One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
· 9:35 PM8h00Newark, Penn Station5:35 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA450111:40 AM1h28LaGuardia Airport1:08 PMRichmond International Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
Other options
67 Northeast Regional11:41 PM9h48Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:29 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1221One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional11:41 PM10h19Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:00 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$1241One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto6:19 AM8h34Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2:53 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1981One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM9h20Newark, Penn Station8:20 AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h00Newark, Penn Station11:40 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
11:00 PM10h15Newark, Penn Station9:15 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$901One-way2 transfers
NK900 · NK24356:30 AM10h03LaGuardia Airport4:33 PMRichmond International Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
NK206 · NK24356:00 AM10h33Newark Liberty International Airport4:33 PMRichmond International Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
AA2505+
AA51996:00 AM6h28Newark Liberty International Airport12:28 PMRichmond International Airport$3181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $232 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $307 (€248).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 18 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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