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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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€114 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €260 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Richmond, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to New York, NY:
A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to New York, NY costing on average $53 (€42).
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to New York, NY costing on average $55 (€43).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to New York, NY by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun.
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