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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 2m 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 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.
- 164 Northeast Regional
5:54 AM 0h58 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 6:52 AM Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 164 Northeast Regional
5:54 AM 0h58 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 6:52 AM Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 80 Carolinian
2:04 PM 0h52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 2:56 PM Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 164 Northeast Regional
5:19 AM 1h33 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA 6:52 AM Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 94 Northeast Regional
11:06 AM 0h59 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 12:05 PM Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - 158 Northeast Regional
3:08 PM 0h59 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA 4:07 PM Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
10:10 PM 0h55 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA 11:05 PM Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:05 AM 1h00 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA 8:05 AM Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:20 PM 1h00 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA 8:20 PM Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA and arrive in Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fredericksburg, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Fredericksburg, VA by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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