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How to get fromNorthern Virginia to Richmondby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    3h 55m
    $41–88

  2. Drive 90.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northern Virginia to Richmondcar car 90.4 mi
    1h 51m
    $17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lead to 3train train Manassas Line
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 37m
    $71–126

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAD - RIC
    3h 57m
    $68–344

  5. Bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    3h 55m
    $37–72

  6. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Warrenton Park & Ride to M St @ New Jersey Ave SEbus bus 612-War
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    4h 42m
    $35–67

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Northern Virginia, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Virginia to Richmond via Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot and Washington Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Virginia to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Lead and Alexandria in around 4h 37m.

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