There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Cornelius by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 17m$48–91Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
9h 31m$33–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain Carolinian
8h 30m$170–310Drive 268.6 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Corneliuscar 268.6 mi
5h 15m$49–71Fly from Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay X to Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith Stbus
5h 11m$80–557Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
6h 43m$107–522Bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
6h 55m$126–513
Richmond to Cornelius by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cornelius is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Cornelius is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Cornelius. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St via Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay X. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Cornelius. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Kannapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Richmond and Cornelius is 316 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cornelius without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Richmond to Cornelius, including transfers.
Richmond to Cornelius bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Cornelius train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cornelius is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Cornelius, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Kannapolis once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay X to Davidson Gateway Dr & Griffith St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Cornelius bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Richmond to Cornelius train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kannapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Cornelius is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Richmond to Cornelius.
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