How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA

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Travel Information from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA

Distance	206 miles (332 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight

Travel 206 miles (332 km) by train, bus or flight to Richmond, VA from Philadelphia, PA. Travelers can even take a direct from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA.

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from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

08:20AM5h25

Philadelphia, PA

01:45PMRichmond, VA

$551One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:20AM5h25

Philadelphia, PA

01:45PMRichmond, VA

$551One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:56AM4h31

30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

01:27PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

$1081One-way

0 transfers

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Flight

03:29PM4h41

30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

08:10PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

$611One-way

0 transfers

04:35PM4h46

30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

09:21PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

$781One-way

0 transfers

04:35PM5h17

30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

09:52PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA

$811One-way

0 transfers

07:00AM5h40

Philadelphia, PA

12:40PMRichmond, VA

$551One-way

0 transfers

07:00AM6h00

Philadelphia, PA

01:00PMRichmond, VA

$551One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM5h30

Philadelphia, PA

08:30PMRichmond, VA

$551One-way

0 transfers

08:47PM11h26

Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)

08:13AMRichmond International Airport, VA (RIC)

$2361One-way

1 transfer

06:10AM7h55

Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)

02:05PMRichmond International Airport, VA (RIC)

$3141One-way

1 transfer

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey to Richmond from Philadelphia, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA

FAQs: 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA.

You can go from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

The Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA distance is around 206 miles (332 km).

Many of our customers who book a trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA or Norfolk, VA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Philadelphia, PA and Richmond, VA itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Richmond, VA and any of these top destinations today!