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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 $43. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $321 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $385 (€316).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:25 PM4h55Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA2:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:25 PM4h55Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA2:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA4550 · UA34977:59 PM3h45Richmond International Airport11:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5891One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 124 Northeast Regional5:26 PM4h57Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:23 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$851One-way0 transfers
- 128 Northeast Regional6:21 PM4h54Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA11:15 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1211One-way0 transfers
- 158 Northeast Regional3:03 PM5h04Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 PM5h05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA12:25 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$521One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 AM5h55Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA1:00 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM6h45Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA1:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
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AA62026:18 PM6h19Richmond International Airport12:37 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$7921One-way1 transfer
AA2970+AA62026:18 PM13h53Richmond International Airport8:11 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$7971One-way1 transfer- AA2115+AA62026:18 PM15h22Richmond International Airport9:40 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$7971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $321 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $385 (€316).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- 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.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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