There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Howard University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2h 25m$19–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 21m$36–74Drive 107.9 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Howard Universitycar 107.9 mi
1h 54m$20–29Fly, subway
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 6m$44–336Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
2h 55m$20–30
Richmond to Howard University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Howard University is to bus via Richmond which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Howard University is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Richmond and Howard University is 111 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Howard University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Richmond to Howard University, including transfers.
Richmond to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Howard University is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Howard University is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Richmond to Howard University.
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