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How to get fromRichmond to Ellicott Cityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), or subway

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train Commuter Rail
    3h 41m
    $20–43

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train Commuter Rail
    4h 50m
    $40–88

  3. Drive 137.1 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Ellicott Citycar car 137.1 mi
    2h 36m
    $25–37

  4. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, line 77 bus

    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 West Baltimoretrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus bus
    4h 12m
    $54–400

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    4h 18m
    $26–46

  6. Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    4h 58m
    $28–43

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RIC - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain train
    5h 51m
    $52–354

Richmond to Ellicott City by bus and train

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Washington Union Station, West Baltimore, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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