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Compare train, bus, 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 $43. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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$76 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $325 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m 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* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $43 (€34).
A train is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 29 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 train, bus, 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 Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with piedmont airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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