There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Dulles by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 44m$19–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 45m$39–77Drive 110.7 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Dullescar 110.7 mi
2h 7m$21–30Fly from Richmond International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
2h 39m$40–320Bus, subway via Washington
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 54m$20–37Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
3h 35m$26–66Bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
3h 25m$72–319Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
4h 3m$72–346
Richmond to Dulles by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Dulles is to bus and subway which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Dulles is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Richmond and Dulles is 131 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Dulles without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 44m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Richmond to Dulles, including transfers.
Richmond to Dulles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Dulles is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $320 and takes 2h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $26 - $70 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Dulles, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Dulles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Dulles is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Richmond to Dulles.
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