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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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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€70 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA.
There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $32 (€28) compared to other travel options to Richmond, VA:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $35 (€32).
The fastest way from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 26 min.
There are alternative travel options to Richmond, VA that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 55 min.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 22 min of travel time.
The Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA distance is around 206 miles (332 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA is:
- Around 16 buses per day.
- 17 flights per day.
- 14 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
The following travel companies offer services from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
- Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Richmond, VA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA for $32 (€28) on Omio.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct buses per day with Greyhound or FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Richmond, VA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond, VA.
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