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How to get fromRichmond to Opelikaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Opelika by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Columbus Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane RIC - CSG
    2. Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Opelikataxi taxi
    6h 13m
    $145–515

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    15h 30m
    $100–192

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    17h 14m
    $204–382

  4. Drive 618.8 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Opelikacar car 618.8 mi
    11h
    $113–164

  5. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RIC - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    5h 56m
    $215–282

  6. Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    17h 49m
    $100–200

Richmond to Opelika by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Opelika, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Opelika 4th Street Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 15h 30m.

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