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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $406 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $379 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $406 (€334).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Flight takes on average 2h 43m.
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.
- 4174 AMTRAK7:00 AM2h20Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA9:20 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4174 AMTRAK7:00 AM2h20Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA9:20 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA45617:59 PM1h01Richmond International Airport9:00 PMDulles International Airport$6661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 164 Northeast Regional5:58 AM2h24Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:22 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$341One-way0 transfers
- 164 Northeast Regional5:26 AM2h56Main Street Station, Richmond, VA8:22 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
- 128 Northeast Regional6:21 PM2h27Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:48 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$431One-way0 transfers
- 4274 AMTRAK7:30 AM2h30Main Street Station, Richmond, VA10:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$181One-way0 transfers
3:45 AM1h50Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:35 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$341One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:15 AM2h00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$341One-way0 transfers
- UA45036:30 AM1h03Richmond International Airport7:33 AMDulles International Airport$2841One-way0 transfers
- UA448510:50 AM1h05Richmond International Airport11:55 AMDulles International Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
- UA224 · UA26536:00 AM7h57Richmond International Airport1:57 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $379 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $406 (€334).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Flight takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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