What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Elkton?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Elkton is to bus and train which costs $20 - $50 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Elkton?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Elkton is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Elkton?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Washington Union Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Elkton?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Newark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Richmond to Elkton?

The distance between Richmond and Elkton is 216 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

How do I travel from Richmond to Elkton without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Elkton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Elkton?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Richmond to Elkton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Elkton bus from?

Richmond to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Elkton train from?

Richmond to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Elkton?

The best way to get from Richmond to Elkton is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Richmond to Elkton bus arrive?

Richmond to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Richmond to Elkton train arrive?

Richmond to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Elkton?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Elkton is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Richmond to Elkton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Richmond to Elkton?

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Where can I stay near Elkton?

There are 149+ hotels available in Elkton.

Richmond to Elkton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Elkton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
6h 9m
$33–58
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
6h 26m
$20–48
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
6h 22m
$68–141
Drive 194.7 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Elktoncar 194.7 mi
3h 40m
$36–52
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt Stbus
6h 50m
$54–405
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 Capitol Connector
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
6h 56m
$40–68
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvdbus
6h 39m
$76–480

Richmond to Elkton by bus

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Washington Union Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 53m.

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