How to travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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Travel Information between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA

distanceDistance95 miles (153 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$14 - $315
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 2 h 3 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $22 (€19) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, 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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from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

Our recommendation
bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:20AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
$271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00PM2h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:05PMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
$251One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
03:15AM1h50
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
05:05AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$701One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
07:20AM2h09
Union Station, Washington, DC
09:29AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
07:20AM2h40
Union Station, Washington, DC
10:00AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA
$351One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
03:50PM2h31
Union Station, Washington, DC
06:21PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:05PM2h10
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
02:15PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
$251One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:55AM3h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:55AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:50PM2h15
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
04:05PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
$271One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4600 · AA4673
11:30AM7h04
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
06:34PMRichmond International Airport, VA (RIC)
$6171One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4528 · AA4673
10:00AM8h34
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
06:34PMRichmond International Airport, VA (RIC)
$6171One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4634 · AA4673
09:00AM9h34
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
06:34PMRichmond International Airport, VA (RIC)
$6171One-way
1 transfer

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