There are 3 ways to get from Richmond to Cape Charles by bus, taxi, car, or train
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi
2h 50m$124–153Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Cape Charlescar 126.5 mi
2h 26m$24–34Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
- Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar
2h 45m$30–58
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cape Charles is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Cape Charles is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Richmond and Cape Charles is 135 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cape Charles without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Richmond to Cape Charles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Cape Charles is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Richmond to Cape Charles.
There are 48+ hotels available in Cape Charles.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Cape Charles, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Richmond to Cape Charles. However, you can take the bus to Norfolk then take the taxi to Cape Charles. Alternatively, you can drive from Richmond to Cape Charles in around 2h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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