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How to get fromRichmond to Ballaratby train, plane, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Ballarat by train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DCA - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    30h 15m
    $1,485–4,841

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RIC - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    36h 28m
    $986–3,440

  3. Fly Richmond International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane RIC - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    30h 31m
    $1,322–4,629

  4. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ORF - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    30h 15m
    $1,080–3,502

  5. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane IAD - MEL
    4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    30h 21m
    $1,365–2,391

  6. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BWI - MEL
    4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    29h 32m
    $1,011–4,183

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane RIC - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    35h 15m
    $1,235–4,347

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Albury, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Albury (ABX)plane plane RIC - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    33h 50m
    $1,237–4,486

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration24h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,400Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16,686.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 15m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Ballarat. However, you can take the train to Alexandria, walk to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, take the subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia, walk to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, take the train to Deer Park Station, then take the train to Ballarat Station.

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