There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 / ...
2h 57m$22–37Bus 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 26m$14–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
5h 14m$48–117Drive 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 6m$78–492
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
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 station to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Bus Station and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
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 155 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 2h 57m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus 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 2h 57m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $500 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $45–120
- 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
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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.
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