There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Richmond by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 21m$23–46Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus Charlotte
4h 18m$14–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 36m$60–126Drive 156 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Richmondcar 156 mi
2h 52m$29–42Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
5h 42m$412–552
Raleigh to Richmond by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Richmond is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Richmond is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Richmond. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Richmond via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Richmond 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 4h 36m.
The distance between Raleigh and Richmond is 156 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Raleigh to Richmond, including transfers.
Raleigh to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Richmond is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $550 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- 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
- $60–400
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
- $60–130
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Raleigh to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Richmond is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Raleigh to Richmond.
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