The average train between Richmond and Washington DC takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Richmond to Washington DC. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 8:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Washington DC station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Richmond to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Richmond and Washington DC is 153.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
