The average train between Fairfax County and Richmond takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Fairfax 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 Fairfax County and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairfax County is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Richmond at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fairfax County to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Fairfax County station and arriving at Richmond station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Fairfax County to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Fairfax County to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Book your Fairfax County to Richmond train tickets online with Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express.
The distance between Fairfax County and Richmond is 141.2 km. The road distance is 196 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.
