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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $407 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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 Washington, DC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA costing on average $36 (€30).
A bus is $381 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA costing on average $407 (€334).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Flight takes on average 2h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
How to get from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:05 PM2h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:15 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:05 PM2h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:15 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA45351:00 PM1h01Dulles International Airport2:01 PMRichmond International Airport$4961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 93 Northeast Regional6:05 PM2h25Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:30 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$341One-way0 transfers
- 95 Northeast Regional2:35 PM2h17Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:52 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$561One-way0 transfers
- 125 Northeast Regional3:50 PM2h31Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:21 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$671One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:50 PM2h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:00 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM2h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:15 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 PM2h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:35 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$311One-way0 transfers
- UA2749 · UA37048:16 AM5h41Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:57 PMRichmond International Airport$4251One-way1 transfer
- UA704 · UA352310:32 AM7h17Baltimore/Washington International Airport5:49 PMRichmond International Airport$4251One-way1 transfer
- UA709 · UA37046:15 AM7h42Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:57 PMRichmond International Airport$4251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA costing on average $36 (€30).
A bus is $381 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA costing on average $407 (€334).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Flight takes on average 2h 49m.
- 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 Washington, DC and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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