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How to get fromHouston to Richmondby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Houston to Richmond by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAH - RIC
    5h 48m
    $133–604

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2471
    27h
    $214–335

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    34h 47m
    $398–812

  4. Drive 1,309.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Richmondcar car 1,309.1 mi
    22h 20m
    $239–346

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Richmond International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane HOU - RIC
    7h 9m
    $191–851

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HOU - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $283–1,279

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane HOU - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    7h 45m
    $219–1,538

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAH - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    8h 4m
    $156–603

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IAH - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $205–882

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2471
    29h 1m
    $201–402

  11. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    38h 14m
    $470–974

Houston to Richmond by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Richmond via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h.

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