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Compare bus, train, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $457.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$457 Average price | $51 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $51 (€43).
A bus is $417 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $457 (€383).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€43) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.75 (€-15.73). The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 30m 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 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.
7:15 PM3h25Raleigh, NC10:40 PMRichmond, VA$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:15 PM3h25Raleigh, NC10:40 PMRichmond, VA$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:55 AM3h10Raleigh, NC5:05 AMRichmond, VA$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:15 PM3h25Raleigh, NC11:40 PMRichmond, VA$391One-way0 transfers
- 2:55 AM3h10Raleigh, NC6:05 AMRichmond, VA$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $51 (€43).
A bus is $417 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $457 (€383).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
- 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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