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How to get fromNewark to Richmondby train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Richmond by train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    4h 58m
    $84–175

  2. Bus via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark to New Yorkbus bus Adt N809 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    7h 6m
    $43–92

  3. Drive 322.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Richmondcar car 322.8 mi
    5h 52m
    $59–86

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    3h 52m
    $57–355

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 24m
    $103–220

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 2m
    $100–220

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2605
    7h 45m
    $50–85

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LGA - RIC
    4h 51m
    $81–477

  9. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane JFK - RIC
    4h 35m
    $67–369

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    4h 55m
    $87–1,061

Newark to Richmond by train and bus

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via New York and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours.

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