There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Coatesville by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Stationtrain
5h 35m$67–146Drive 216.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Coatesvillecar 216.6 mi
4h 6m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
10h 4m$45–80Fly from Richmond International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Stationtrain
5h 24m$74–478Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Stationtrain
6h 44m$87–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Stationtrain Keystone Service
7h 13m$88–188Bus, train via Thorndale
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Thorndaletrain Pao
10h 49m$72–131Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Stationtrain
6h 45m$101–483
Richmond to Coatesville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Coatesville is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Coatesville is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Coatesville. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & 2nd Av - FS via Washington Union Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Coatesville station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Coatesville Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Richmond and Coatesville is 280 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Coatesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Richmond to Coatesville, including transfers.
Richmond to Coatesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Coatesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Coatesville is to bus which takes 10h 4m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Coatesville, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Richmond to Lincoln Hwy & 2nd Av - FS via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Coatesville Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Coatesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Thorndale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Coatesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Coatesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Coatesville is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Richmond to Coatesville.
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