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

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There are 11 ways to get from Paterson 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 / ...
    6h
    $86–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    7h 51m
    $39–87

  3. Drive 336 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Richmondcar car 336 mi
    6h 9m
    $62–89

  4. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    4h 28m
    $77–387

  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
    7h 25m
    $105–241

  6. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    8h 59m
    $69–127

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 9m
    $103–228

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LGA - RIC
    5h 14m
    $83–488

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

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane JFK - RIC
    4h 58m
    $69–380

  10. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    5h 51m
    $91–1,094

  11. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane EWR - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    6h 32m
    $105–406

Paterson to Richmond by train and bus

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paterson to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 25m.

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