The average train between Richmond and Arlington County takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Richmond to Arlington County. 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 Richmond and Arlington County. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Arlington County at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Arlington County station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Richmond to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Richmond and Arlington County is 150.7 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
