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4.6Travel Information between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA
 Distance | 206 miles (332 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $29 - $51 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $29 (€26) • 5 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $51 (€46) • 3 h 31 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 206 miles (332 km) from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA.
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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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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.
There are 3 travel options from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Philadelphia, PA from Richmond, VA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $51 (€46) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $36 (€32).
The fastest way from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 31 min.
There are alternative travel options to Philadelphia, PA that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 15 min.
Getting to Philadelphia, PA by train takes 4 h 42 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 206 miles (332 km) between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA.
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is:
- 16 buses per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:
The following travel companies offer services from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
- Travel with FlixBus or Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for $36 (€32).
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus or Greyhound 7 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 11 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA.
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