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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $691.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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$49 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $691 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $49 (€41).
A bus is $659 (€553) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $691 (€579).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.89 (€-22.55). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Washington, DC
How to get from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:10 PM2h10Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA11:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:10 PM2h10Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA11:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA42796:35 AM0h57Richmond International Airport7:32 AMDulles International Airport$4781One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 158 Northeast Regional3:08 PM2h29Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
- 124 Northeast Regional5:34 PM2h21Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:55 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$441One-way0 transfers
- 164 Northeast Regional5:54 AM2h24Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:18 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$441One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM2h25Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA6:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers- 9:10 PM2h05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA11:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM2h20Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$341One-way0 transfers
- UA3693 · UA2205:37 PM5h22Richmond International Airport10:59 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4501One-way1 transfer
- UA4440 · UA273710:38 AM7h04Richmond International Airport5:42 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4501One-way1 transfer
- UA224 · UA26536:20 AM7h38Richmond International Airport1:58 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $49 (€41).
A bus is $659 (€553) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $691 (€579).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
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