How to travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE

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Travel Information between Richmond, VA and Newark, DE

Distance173 miles (279 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$38 - $200
Cheapest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 4 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $92 (€83) • 4 h 11 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 173 miles (279 km) by train, bus or flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE.

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from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE

How to get from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.

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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.

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10:55AM6h35
Richmond, VA
05:30PMNewark, DE
$501One-way
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FlixBus
10:55AM6h35
Richmond, VA
05:30PMNewark, DE
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:55AM6h35
Richmond, VA
05:30PMNewark, DE
$501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE

Travel to Newark, DE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE.

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There are 3 travel options between Richmond, VA and Newark, DE. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Newark, DE from Richmond, VA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:

Taking a bus costs $162 (€146) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $200 (€180) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $54 (€48) less than taking a train, which costs on average $92 (€83) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Newark, DE from Richmond, VA is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 11 min.

Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 30 min.

Getting to Newark, DE by flight takes 5 h 39 min on average.

Newark, DE is approximately 173 miles (279 km) away from Richmond, VA.

The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE is:

  • 6 buses a day.
  • 29 flights a day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:

    • You can travel by bus to Newark, DE from Richmond, VA with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Richmond, VA to Newark, DE tickets for $152 (€137) on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $92 (€83) with Amtrak from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Newark, DE with Greyhound.
    • You'll find 1 direct train a day to Newark, DE with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Newark, DE tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, DE and these popular destinations at a great price.
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