How to travel from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA

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Compare train, bus, 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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

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$44

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$42

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4h 8m

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3h 38m

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3h 26m

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from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA

How to get from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Greyhound
10:45AM3h15
Raleigh, Bus Station
02:00PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:15PM3h25
Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC
06:40PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
09:20PM2h35
Raleigh, Bus Station
11:55PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak80 Carolinian
12:13PM3h44
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
03:57PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$401One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak40 Floridian
12:02PM3h26
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
03:28PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$421One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak80 Carolinian · 99 Northeast Regional
12:13PM7h44
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
07:57PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA
$501One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
01:00PM3h00
Raleigh, Bus Station
04:00PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$471One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:15PM2h45
Raleigh, Bus Station
09:00PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$481One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
05:50AM2h45
Raleigh, Bus Station
08:35AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$501One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1559+piedmont airlinesAA6134
08:00AM5h12
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
01:12PMRichmond International Airport
$4961One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA683 · AA2317
07:00AM5h34
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
12:34PMRichmond International Airport
$4961One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2704 · AA2054
03:37PM2h56
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
06:33PMRichmond International Airport
$4961One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $187 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $215 (€171).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 26m.

Flight takes on average 3h 1m.

The distance from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA is:
  • 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Raleigh, NC to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Richmond, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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