The average train between Arlington County and Richmond takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Arlington County to Richmond. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Arlington County and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arlington County is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Richmond at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Arlington County station and arriving at Richmond station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Arlington County to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Arlington County to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The distance between Arlington County and Richmond is 150.7 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
