There are 4 ways to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus Greyhound US0670
2h 52m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 55m$57–97Drive 93.5 mi
- Drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 93.5 mi
1h 40m$18–25Bus via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
4h 1m$19–29
Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Franconia–Springfield Station and Virginia Commonwealth University is 100 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
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
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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