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Compare bus and train for Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
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How to get from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM2h02Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:56 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$181One-way0 transfers
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- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM2h02Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:56 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 94 Northeast Regional8:54 AM2h02Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA10:56 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 138 Northeast Regional12:54 PM2h05Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA2:59 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$231One-way0 transfers
- 6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional2:20 PM2h28Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA4:48 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$401One-way1 transfer
- 6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional2:20 PM3h03Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA5:23 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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