There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Glen Allen by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 33m$66–150Drive 165.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Glen Allencar 165.1 mi
3h 4m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
4h 2m$58–86Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
5h 25m$132–618Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus Charlotte
4h 32m$43–81
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Glen Allen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Glen Allen. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Richmond via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Raleigh and Glen Allen is 197 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Glen Allen without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Raleigh to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Raleigh to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Glen Allen is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 4h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Raleigh to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Glen Allen is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Raleigh to Glen Allen.
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