There are 2 ways to get from Richmond to Hampton by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Hampton is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Hampton is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Hampton. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Newport News via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Richmond and Hampton is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Hampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Richmond to Hampton, including transfers.
Richmond to Hampton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Hampton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newport News station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Hampton is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Richmond to Hampton.
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What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Hampton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newport News twice daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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