There are 6 ways to get from Montgomery County to Richmond by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 17m$18–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 18m$37–83Drive 122.7 mi
- Drive from Montgomery County to Richmondcar 122.7 mi
2h 8m$23–33Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
4h 12m$47–372Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
4h 21m$21–35Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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 27m$44–326
Montgomery County to Richmond by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montgomery County to Richmond is to subway and bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Montgomery County to Richmond is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Montgomery County to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Muddy Branch Rd & King James Way and arriving at Richmond via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Montgomery County to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Montgomery County and Richmond is 129 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montgomery County to Richmond without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Montgomery County to Richmond, including transfers.
Montgomery County to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Montgomery County to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Montgomery County to Richmond is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Montgomery County, MD, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- 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
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Montgomery County to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Montgomery County to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montgomery County to Richmond is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Montgomery County to Richmond.
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