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

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There are 11 ways to get from Plainfield 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 18m
    $84–187

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    7h 49m
    $39–89

  3. Drive 312.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Richmondcar car 312.6 mi
    5h 48m
    $58–83

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

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    4h 29m
    $76–407

  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 18m
    $103–232

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 37m
    $103–232

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2605
    9h 20m
    $53–97

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

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station 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
    5h 19m
    $69–392

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

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station 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 49m
    $83–500

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

    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain 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 45m
    $89–1,075

  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 33m
    $103–425

Plainfield to Richmond by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Netherwood to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 7h 18m.

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