The average train between Washington Metro and Richmond takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington Metro 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 Metro and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington Metro is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Richmond at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Washington Metro station and arriving at Richmond station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Washington Metro to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington Metro to Richmond train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington Metro and Richmond is 154.3 km. The road distance is 191 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.
