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

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There are 10 ways to get from Richmond to Downingtown by bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    5h 29m
    $65–142

  2. Drive 223.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Downingtowncar car 223.1 mi
    4h 18m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train via GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station

    1. Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    9h 42m
    $69–128

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    5h 18m
    $72–474

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    6h 38m
    $85–187

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    7h 7m
    $86–184

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    9h 45m
    $45–80

  8. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    6h 39m
    $99–479

  9. Fly Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    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 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    6h 37m
    $83–1,063

  10. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 12m
    $997–1,397

Richmond to Downingtown by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Downingtown Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Lancaster Av & Green St - 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 9h 45m.

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