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How to get fromRichmond to Lancasterby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Lancaster by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RIC - CLT
    2. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lancastertaxi taxi
    3h 57m
    $195–710

  2. Drive 312.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Lancastercar car 312.2 mi
    6h 12m
    $57–83

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Monroe to Lancastertaxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $146–219

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the taxi from I-485 Station to Lancastertaxi taxi
    10h 14m
    $233–393

  5. Bus to Charlottesville, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHO - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lancastertaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $226–657

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORF - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lancastertaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $221–694

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lancastertaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $275–1,032

  8. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Monroebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monroe to Lancastertaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    $181–305

  9. Bus, taxi via Weddington

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the taxi from Waverly Park and Ride to Lancastertaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $158–224

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Lancaster, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Lancaster. However, you can take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), then take the taxi to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Monroe, then take the taxi to Lancaster.

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