How to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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Travel Information to Philadelphia, PA from Richmond, VA

Distance	206 miles (332 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight

Travel 206 miles (332 km) by train, bus or flight between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA. Travelers can even take a direct from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

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from 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.

07:30AM5h30

Richmond, VA

01:00PMPhiladelphia, PA

$561One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:40AM7h50

Richmond, VA

06:30PMPhiladelphia, PA

$501One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:00PM4h50

Richmond, VA

01:50AMPhiladelphia, PA

$521One-way

0 transfers

Other options

09:50AM6h40

Richmond, VA

04:30PMPhiladelphia, PA

$541One-way

0 transfers

10:25AM8h05

Richmond, VA

06:30PMPhiladelphia, PA

$501One-way

0 transfers

08:40PM5h10

Richmond, VA

01:50AMPhiladelphia, PA

$521One-way

0 transfers

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey from Richmond to Philadelphia, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

FAQs: 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.

You can go from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 206 miles (332 km).

Many of our customers traveling from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA don't make Philadelphia, PA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Philadelphia, PA are New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to any of these top destinations today!