There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Raleigh to Richmondbus Acb 1221
3h 42m$51–70Bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 44m$25–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
5h 14m$65–130Drive 155.3 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 155.3 mi
2h 50m$29–41Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
6h 1m$412–552
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd which costs $25 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Raleigh and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Raleigh and Virginia Commonwealth University is 188 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Raleigh station.
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $550 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Raleigh to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 3h 20m. 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 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- 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
- $65–400
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
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Raleigh to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Richmond station.
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University.
There are 392+ hotels available in Virginia Commonwealth University.