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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m 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 $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.84. The journey takes 59m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- 1644:36 AM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:23 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1644:36 AM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:23 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1644:36 AM0h47Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:23 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1644:36 AM1h17Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:53 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$121One-way0 transfers
- 1244:07 PM0h50Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA4:57 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$231One-way0 transfers
- 1244:07 PM1h22Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA5:29 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM0h55Williamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA10:25 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM1h05Williamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA1:50 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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