How to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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Compare train, bus, 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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 206 miles (333 km)

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How to get from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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11:20PM5h55
Richmond, VA
05:15AMPhiladelphia, PA
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11:20PM5h55
Richmond, VA
05:15AMPhiladelphia, PA
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11:20PM5h55
Richmond, VA
05:15AMPhiladelphia, PA
$581One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $41 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $42 (€34).

A bus is $66 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $107 (€84).

The fastest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

Flight takes on average 1h 7m.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 206 miles (333 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 21 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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