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How to get fromRichmond to Northern Virginiaby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Northern Virginia by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Charlottesville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus bus Lynchburg
    3h 50m
    $37–73

  2. Drive 90.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Northern Virginiacar car 90.8 mi
    1h 51m
    $17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain train Manassas Line
    4h 48m
    $70–126

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus bus Washington
    4h 30m
    $41–85

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 13th & I Street to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus bus Washington
    4h 57m
    $40–79

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Warrenton Park & Ridebus bus 612-War
    5h
    $58–99

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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Northern Virginia, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Northern Virginia via Charlottesville, Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, and Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Northern Virginia via 3 and Lead in around 4h 48m.

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