There are 6 ways to get from Arlington County to Richmond by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
2h$16–27Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
2h 58m$15–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 34m$33–73Drive 102.7 mi
- Drive from Arlington County to Richmondcar 102.7 mi
1h 49m$19–28Fly
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 38m$42–323Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus Greyhound US0670
3h 53m$16–31
Arlington County to Richmond by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Richmond is to bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Richmond is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arlington and arriving at Richmond. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Arlington County and Richmond is 107 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $16 - $27.
The bus from Arlington to Richmond takes 2h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Arlington County to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Arlington County to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Richmond is to bus which takes 2h and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 3h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $330 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- CoachRun
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington County to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Arlington County to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Richmond is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Arlington County to Richmond.
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