There are 6 ways to get from Howard University to Richmond by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h$18–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 3m$32–78Drive 107.7 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Richmondcar 107.7 mi
1h 53m$20–29Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
4h 26m$44–325Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
3h 30m$19–30Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Florida Av NW+7 St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
4h 6m$49–922
Howard University to Richmond by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Richmond is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Richmond is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Richmond via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Howard University and Richmond is 112 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Howard University to Richmond, including transfers.
Howard University to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Richmond is to bus which takes 3h and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- 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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Florida Av NW+7 St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Howard University to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Richmond is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Howard University to Richmond.
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