There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
1h 59m$44–318Bus 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 20m$18–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 59m$32–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Washington DC112.3 mi
2h 1mDrive 112.3 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DCcar 112.3 mi
2h 1m$21–30Fly 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 20m$56–939Bus
- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 21m$19–32
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC is to bus via Richmond which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 1h 59m and costs $40 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Washington Union Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Washington DC is 128 miles. The road distance is 112.9 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 20m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC bus services, operated by GRTC, depart from Ric Airport station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 20m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Ric Airport to Washington DC via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 3h 20m. 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
- $40–320
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
- Hourly
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC bus services, operated by GRTC, arrive at Broad + 17Th station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Washington DC.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Washington DC. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.