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Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $370 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $82 (€68).
A bus is $307 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $370 (€303).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom 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.
- FlixBus3:05 AM5h15Philadelphia Bus Station8:20 AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:05 AM5h15Philadelphia Bus Station8:20 AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA58949:05 AM1h24Philadelphia International Airport10:29 AMRichmond International Airport$4391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 93 Northeast Regional3:29 PM5h0130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:30 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1211One-way0 transfers
- 125 Northeast Regional1:07 PM5h1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:21 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1211One-way0 transfers
- 125 Northeast Regional1:07 PM5h4730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:54 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$1231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 AM5h50Philadelphia Bus Station10:50 AMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$581One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM5h45Philadelphia Bus Station8:15 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$601One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM5h45Philadelphia Bus Station2:15 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$641One-way0 transfers
- AA59648:31 PM1h25Philadelphia International Airport9:56 PMRichmond International Airport$4391One-way0 transfers
- AA59696:30 PM1h27Philadelphia International Airport7:57 PMRichmond International Airport$4391One-way0 transfers
UA6235 · UA453510:39 AM3h22Philadelphia International Airport2:01 PMRichmond International Airport$4501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $82 (€68).
A bus is $307 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $370 (€303).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with piedmont airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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