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Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $606.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$606 Average price | $144 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $144.
A bus is $536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $606.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around $144 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-89.25. The journey takes 4h 55m versus 4h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:05 AM5h15Philadelphia Bus Station8:20 AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA51383:52 PM1h17Philadelphia International Airport5:09 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 67 Northeast Regional4:45 AM4h4430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:29 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$881One-way0 transfers
- 67 Northeast Regional4:45 AM5h1530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:00 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$911One-way0 transfers
- 85 Northeast Regional · 4085 Connecting Bus4:32 PM4h3330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:05 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:00 AM5h45Philadelphia Bus Station12:45 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$661One-way0 transfers
5:50 PM6h25Philadelphia Bus Station12:15 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$661One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:30 PM5h45Philadelphia Bus Station8:15 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$791One-way0 transfers
AA58058:35 PM1h18Philadelphia International Airport9:53 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers- AA58126:30 PM1h21Philadelphia International Airport7:51 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
- AA606211:50 AM1h23Philadelphia International Airport1:13 PMRichmond International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $144.
A bus is $536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $606.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 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 Bus Station 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.
- Travel with piedmont airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines.
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