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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 1h 0m. 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 $13.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Williamsburg, VA 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 Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $0.96 (€0.78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- 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 Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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