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How to get fromRichmond to Germantownby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Germantown by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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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 GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain train Marc
    3h 36m
    $18–40

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 43m
    $40–84

  3. Drive 127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Germantowncar car 127.5 mi
    2h 16m
    $24–34

  4. Fly, subway, line 100 bus

    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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus bus
    4h 34m
    $46–341

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    4h 4m
    $40–58

  6. Bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bethesdabus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Bethesda Station & Bay H to Shakespeare Blvd & Milestone Park & Ridebus bus 70
    4h 24m
    $21–35

Richmond to Germantown by bus and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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