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Compare train and bus for Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA
How to get from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 164 Northeast Regional4:36 AM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:23 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
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- 164 Northeast Regional4:36 AM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:23 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 164 Northeast Regional4:36 AM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:23 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 164 Northeast Regional4:36 AM1h17Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:53 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
- 124 Northeast Regional3:59 PM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA4:46 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$171One-way0 transfers
- 124 Northeast Regional3:59 PM1h22Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:21 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Williamsburg, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA and arrive in Main Street Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Williamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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