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How to get fromRichmond to Allentownby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Allentown by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h
    $86–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    8h 35m
    $43–86

  3. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 9m
    $106–211

  4. Drive 269.6 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Allentowncar car 269.6 mi
    5h 32m
    $50–72

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 49m
    $93–498

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    7h 38m
    $107–208

  7. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 45m
    $96–170

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    5h 23m

  9. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    6h 46m

  10. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RIC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    6h 41m

  11. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 8m
    $104–1,087

Richmond to Allentown by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Allentown via Washington Union Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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