There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Gastonia by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 46m$46–87Bus 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 21m$30–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
8h 46m$86–183Drive 296.8 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Gastoniacar 296.8 mi
5h 35m$55–79Fly from Richmond International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain
5h 39m$85–571Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 6m$116–255Bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
6h 37m$116–519Bus 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
7h 11m$111–555Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
7h 44m$165–894
Richmond to Gastonia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Gastonia is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Gastonia is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Richmond and Gastonia is 315 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Gastonia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Richmond to Gastonia, including transfers.
Richmond to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Gastonia is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 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 Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- 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 Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
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
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Richmond to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Gastonia is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Richmond to Gastonia.
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