What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $65 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Richmond via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Richmond is 245 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Richmond bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Richmond train from?

Philadelphia, PA to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $470 and takes 3h 43m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $65 - $750 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Richmond bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Richmond train arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Richmond is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond?

Book your Philadelphia, PA to Richmond bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 388+ hotels available in Richmond.

Philadelphia, PA to Richmond - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
4h 57m
$49–688
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 32m
$36–74
Drive 242 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Richmondcar 242 mi
4h 28m
$45–64
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
3h 43m
$68–463
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 57m
$68–733
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 24m
$78–173
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
6h 39m
$57–141
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
4h 52m
$72–1,023

Philadelphia, PA to Richmond by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond via Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours.

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