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

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Ballston by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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  1. Bus via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2h 15m
    $20–37

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2h 21m
    $15–43

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 7m
    $37–75

  4. Drive 103 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Ballstoncar car 103 mi
    1h 51m
    $19–28

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RIC - IAD
    3h 22m
    $42–333

  6. Bus #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2h 23m
    $20–30

  7. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    4h 19m
    $54–403

Richmond to Ballston by bus and subway

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 3 hours. 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.

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