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Compare train and bus for Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA:
A train is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
How to get from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM0h57Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA6:51 AMFredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM0h57Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA6:51 AMFredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 80 Carolinian2:04 PM0h52Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA2:56 PMFredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 86 Northeast Regional5:19 AM1h32Main Street Station, Richmond, VA6:51 AMFredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA$171One-way0 transfers
- 94 Northeast Regional11:06 AM0h59Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA12:05 PMFredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
- 138 Northeast Regional3:08 PM0h59Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA4:07 PMFredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 AM1h00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:05 AMFredericksburg, VA$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM1h00Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA10:05 AMFredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 PM1h00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:20 PMFredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA:
A train is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 3m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Fredericksburg, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Fredericksburg, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fredericksburg, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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