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4.6Travel 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.
6:50 PM4h40Richmond, VA11:30 PMNewark, DElei1961One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:50 PM4h40Richmond, VA11:30 PMNewark, DElei1961One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:50 PM4h40Richmond, VA11:30 PMNewark, DElei1961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:50 PM4h40Richmond, VA10:30 PMNewark, DElei2231One-way0 transfers
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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 prices starting from lei179. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei179, and a train costs an average of lei144.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei470 Average price | lei214 Average price Cheapest | lei300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:
A bus is lei256 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average lei470.
A bus is lei1359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average lei1573.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Flight takes on average 9h 10m.
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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:
A bus is lei256 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average lei470.
A bus is lei1359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average lei1573.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Flight takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Newark, DE by bus.
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