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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $142.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$142 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:10 AM4h20Richmond, VA6:30 AMNewark, DE$441One-way0 transfers
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- 2:10 AM4h20Richmond, VA6:30 AMNewark, DE$441One-way0 transfers
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- 2:10 AM4h20Richmond, VA6:30 AMNewark, DE$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $421 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average $477 (€391).
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Newark, DE as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Newark Station, Newark, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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