There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 21m$46–329Bus via Richmond
cheapest- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 58m$19–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 8m$32–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Howard University114.6 mi
2h 6mDrive 114.6 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard Universitycar 114.6 mi
2h 6m$21–31Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 35m$56–939Bus
- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 36m$19–30
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University is to bus which costs $19 - $30 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via Richmond and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Howard University is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 58m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University bus services, operated by GRTC, depart from Ric Airport station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 58m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Ric Airport to Howard University via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Howard University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University bus services, operated by GRTC, arrive at Broad + 17Th station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Howard University.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Howard University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Howard University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.