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How to get fromIrvine to Richmondby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Richmond by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SNA - RIC
    7h 44m
    $219–841

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2d 15h
    $418–825

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 18h
    $987–2,109

  4. Drive 2,582.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Richmondcar car 2,582.6 mi
    41h 44m
    $472–681

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    9h 1m
    $266–725

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    8h 51m
    $501–1,013

Irvine to Richmond by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,283.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Richmond via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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