There are 4 ways to get from Glen Allen to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Palmetto / ...
2h 45m$47–92Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Springfieldcar 87.1 mi
1h 36m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 3m$54–85Fly, line 494 bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay Ebus
2h 42m$93–387
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Springfield is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Backlick Rd and Floyd Ave via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Springfield is 116 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Glen Allen to Springfield, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Glen Allen to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Old Keene Mill Garage and TC Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Glen Allen to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Glen Allen to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Springfield is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Glen Allen to Springfield.
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