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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 train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 train costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €299.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €391 Average price |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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