The average train between Washington DC and Richmond takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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 Washington DC and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Richmond at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform 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 Washington DC to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Richmond station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Washington DC to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Richmond is 153.7 km. The road distance is 193 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.
