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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$86 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 138 Northeast Regional3:08 PM5h23Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$691One-way0 transfers
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- 138 Northeast Regional3:08 PM5h23Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:31 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 186 Northeast Regional5:35 PM4h50Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$691One-way0 transfers
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- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM4h53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:47 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$691One-way0 transfers
- 186 Northeast Regional5:00 PM5h25Main Street Station, Richmond, VA10:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$721One-way0 transfers
- 86 Northeast Regional5:19 AM5h28Main Street Station, Richmond, VA10:47 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $41 (€32).
A train is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- 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 Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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