How to travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA

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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 €66.

Distance: 281 miles (453 km)

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€103

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€64

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€243

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7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

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7h 35m

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4h 26m

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1h 26m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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Republic Airlines

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from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA

How to get from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
03:26PM6h01
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
09:27PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
03:26PM6h01
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
09:27PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA4191
08:25PM1h46
Newark Liberty International Airport
10:11PMRichmond International Airport
$4851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
03:21PM6h06
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
09:27PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$561One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
11:41PM9h48
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
09:29AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$561One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
11:41PM10h19
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
10:00AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM6h55
Newark, Penn Station
05:55PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$861One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:50PM7h45
Newark, Penn Station
08:35PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$811One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
01:50AM7h25
Newark, Penn Station
09:15AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$941One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2214 · UA3474
03:20PM5h45
LaGuardia Airport
09:05PMRichmond International Airport
$7031One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1784 · UA3572
09:55PM11h40
Newark Liberty International Airport
09:35AMRichmond International Airport
$8281One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1784 · UA4458
09:55PM16h04
Newark Liberty International Airport
01:59PMRichmond International Airport
$8281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA

Travel to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA is a train with an average price of $55 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $58 (€46).

A train is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA is approximately 281 miles (453 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 17 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Richmond, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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