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How to get fromOlympia to Richmondby bus, plane, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Richmond by bus, plane, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, fly to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SEA - RIC
    10h 9m
    $187–764

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $914–2,106

  3. Drive 2,809.9 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Richmondcar car 2,809.9 mi
    46h 35m
    $513–741

  4. Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SEA - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $279–787

  5. Bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SEA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    10h 55m
    $222–660

  6. Bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SEA - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    10h 55m
    $225–1,091

Olympia to Richmond by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$914Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,413.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Olympia to Richmond. However, you can take the bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Richmond International Airport (RIC), walk to Ric Airport, then take the bus to Broad + 9Th. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Willow Lawn + Shelter via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, 4th Ave S & Jackson St, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station in around 2d 23h.

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