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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 €53 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 €53, while a flight costs an average of €601.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€100 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €601 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Newark, DE
Compare the available ways to get from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average €100.
A bus is €549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average €601.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Flight takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around €100 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€44. The journey takes 4h 31m versus 4h 10m 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 Newark, DE
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.
3:10 AM 4h20 Richmond, VA 7:30 AM Newark, DE €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:10 AM 4h20 Richmond, VA 7:30 AM Newark, DE €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:10 AM 4h20 Richmond, VA 7:30 AM Newark, DE €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:10 AM 4h20 Richmond, VA 6:30 AM Newark, DE €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average €100.
A bus is €549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average €601.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Flight takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 74 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Trains mostly depart from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Newark Station, Newark, DE.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Newark, DE by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines, psa airlines.
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