How to travel from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC

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Travel Information from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC

Distance95 miles (153 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$14 - $142
Cheapest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 2 h 16 min
Fastest modeFlight • $142 (€128) • 50 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 95 miles (153 km) from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC.

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from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC

How to get from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBus
10:55AM2h10
Richmond, VA
01:05PMWashington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:55AM2h10
Richmond, VA
01:05PMWashington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:55AM2h10
Richmond, VA
01:05PMWashington, DC
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Washington, DC from Richmond, VA including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Washington, DC from Richmond, VA is a train with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC:

Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.

A train is $128 (€116) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $142 (€128).

The quickest way to travel between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 50 min.

Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 2 h 16 min on average.

The Richmond, VA to Washington, DC distance is around 95 miles (153 km).

The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is:

  • 18 buses per day.
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Washington, DC from Richmond, VA 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 when traveling from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC:

    The following travel companies offer services from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC:

    • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound or Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Greyhound Richmond, VA to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
    • American Airlines can get you to Washington, DC by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with American Airlines from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC for $142 (€128) on Omio.
    • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Washington, DC. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Richmond, VA to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound or Infobus.
    • Direct trains with Amtrak with 12 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC.

    Looking to extend your trip from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC? Many Omio customers who go from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA from Washington, DC, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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