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4.6Travel Information between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA
 Distance | 95 miles (153 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $315 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 2 h 3 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $22 (€19) • 1 h 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 95 miles (153 km) by train, bus or flight between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Republic Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
Travel to Richmond, VA 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 Washington, DC to Richmond, VA.
You can get to Richmond, VA from Washington, DC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Richmond, VA from Washington, DC is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€19) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $301 (€271) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $315 (€284).
The fastest way from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Richmond, VA that take longer:
Flight takes 4 h 34 min on average.
Getting to Richmond, VA by train takes 2 h 3 min on average.
Richmond, VA is approximately 95 miles (153 km) away from Washington, DC.
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is:
- Around 18 buses per day.
- 34 flights per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and 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 from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA:
The following travel companies offer services from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA:
- FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus or Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority can take you to Richmond, VA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA for $22 (€19).
- Travel with Republic Airlines for flights to Richmond, VA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Republic Airlines Washington, DC to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $549 (€495).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Richmond, VA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Washington, DC to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus, Greyhound or Infobus with 18 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Amtrak 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Richmond, VA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.
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