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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 $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m 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 |
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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 bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.42 (€-20.22). 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.
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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.
3:06 PM0h59Richmond, VA4:05 PMFredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
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3:06 PM0h59Richmond, VA4:05 PMFredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
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3:06 PM0h59Richmond, VA4:05 PMFredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
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7:08 PM0h59Richmond, VA8:07 PMFredericksburg, VA$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Fredericksburg, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fredericksburg, VA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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