There are 4 ways to get from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Palmetto / ...
2h 31m$33–69Drive 103.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DCcar 103.1 mi
1h 47m$19–28Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 58m$38–52Train, fly, subway
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- 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
4h 26m$44–338
Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road 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 2h 31m.
The distance between Richmond Staples Mill Road Station and Washington DC is 112 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC, including transfers.
Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Richmond Staples Mill Road Station, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Washington DC.
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