Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 $42, while a flight costs an average of $779.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $779 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | 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 Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $737 (€618) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $779 (€653).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-57.04 (€-47.84). The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 47m 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 Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD
How to get from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:45 AM4h20Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA4:05 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:45 AM4h20Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA4:05 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:10 AM3h00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA4:10 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
158 Northeast Regional3:08 PM3h44Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA6:52 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$531One-way0 transfers
124 Northeast Regional5:34 PM3h29Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA9:03 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$661One-way0 transfers
164 Northeast Regional5:54 AM4h01Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA9:55 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM3h50Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA12:55 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$391One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM3h20Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA12:30 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$401One-way0 transfers
5:25 PM3h25Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:50 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$401One-way0 transfers
AA1909 · AA12168:17 PM12h28Richmond International Airport8:45 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$5811One-way1 transfer
AA1757 · AA12166:19 PM14h26Richmond International Airport8:45 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$5811One-way1 transfer
AA549 · AA22865:00 AM7h32Richmond International Airport12:32 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$8031One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD
Travel to Baltimore, MD 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 Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD.

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $737 (€618) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $779 (€653).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Baltimore, MD by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
