There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Bowie by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 30m$19–39Bus via Capitol Heights+Bay D
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Lnbus P72
3h 59m$18–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 56m$39–82Drive 118.7 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Bowiecar 118.7 mi
2h 24m$22–32Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 23m$43–334Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
4h 48m$53–401
Richmond to Bowie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Bowie is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Bowie is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd via New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Bowie station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at New Carrollton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Richmond and Bowie is 126 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Bowie without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Richmond to Bowie, including transfers.
Richmond to Bowie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Bowie is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Bowie, MD, 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- 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
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
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
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Prince George's TheBus
- Schedules at
- Prince George's Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Bowie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Bowie is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Richmond to Bowie.
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