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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Richmond by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    7h 42m
    $258–713

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BUR - RIC
    9h 19m
    $207–809

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2d 12h
    $415–806

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $945–2,037

  5. Drive 2,582.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Richmondcar car 2,582.8 mi
    41h 42m
    $472–681

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Richmond International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LGB - RIC
    10h 59m
    $216–906

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $230–636

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - 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
    10h 11m
    $213–859

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - 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
    10h 14m
    $246–1,250

Los Angeles to Richmond by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,322.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Richmond via Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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