There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Mount Joy by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtraktrain
6h 15m$80–175Drive 213.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Mount Joycar 213.3 mi
4h 4m$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 18m$40–80Fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane RIC - MDT
6h 56m$53–358Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtraktrain
7h 24m$100–220Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtraktrain Keystone Service
7h 53m$101–216Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 58m$42–76Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtraktrain
6h 4m$87–508
Richmond to Mount Joy by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Mount Joy is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Mount Joy is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Mount Joy station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Mount Joy. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Mount Joy Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Richmond and Mount Joy is 321 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Mount Joy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Richmond to Mount Joy, including transfers.
Richmond to Mount Joy bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Mount Joy train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Mount Joy is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $360 and takes 6h 56m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Mount Joy, Lancaster County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Richmond to Mount Joy Amtrak via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- 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
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Mount Joy bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Richmond to Mount Joy train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Mount Joy is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Richmond to Mount Joy.
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