There are 4 ways to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
2h 57m$21–47Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
3h 26m$15–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 26m$37–78Drive 107.7 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 107.7 mi
1h 56m$20–29
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $21 - $50 and takes 2h 57m.
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 Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Washington Union Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
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 114 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 which takes 2h 57m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union 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 which takes 2h 57m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
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
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond 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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