There are 5 ways to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
best- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
3h 22m$15–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 26m$62–98Drive 107.7 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 107.7 mi
1h 56m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 29m$18–31Bus #2
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 3m$26–32
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 26m.
The distance between Howard University and Virginia Commonwealth University is 117 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE which takes 3h 22m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave station.
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE which takes 3h 22m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 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
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St station.
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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