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Compare bus, train, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $327 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $362 (€291).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 PM3h10Raleigh, Bus Station1:05 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:55 PM3h10Raleigh, Bus Station1:05 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:20 PM2h35Raleigh, Bus Station11:55 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian10:13 AM3h44Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC1:57 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$591One-way0 transfers
- 40 Floridian9:17 AM3h26Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC12:43 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM3h25Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC6:40 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:50 AM3h20Raleigh, Bus Station6:10 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM3h10Raleigh, Bus Station4:50 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$431One-way0 transfers
AA2688 · AA223912:09 PM2h59Raleigh-Durham International Airport3:08 PMRichmond International Airport$4351One-way1 transfer- AA1894 · AA19095:35 PM3h06Raleigh-Durham International Airport8:41 PMRichmond International Airport$4351One-way1 transfer
- AA1904 · AA9937:26 PM3h28Raleigh-Durham International Airport10:54 PMRichmond International Airport$4351One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $327 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $362 (€291).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, GoRaleigh to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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