There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Rutgers University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train via Washington
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 42m$71–161Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
7h 24m$33–74Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 36m$45–81Drive 301.3 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Rutgers Universitycar 301.3 mi
5h 26m$55–80Fly Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RIC - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain
4h 17m$67–330Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 39m$90–200Fly Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RIC - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
5h 12m$80–523Fly Richmond International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RIC - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
5h 7m$61–336Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
6h 1m$957–1,803Fly Richmond International Airport 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 New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 31m$80–493Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
6h 9m$111–511
Richmond to Rutgers University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Rutgers University is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Rutgers University is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at New Brunswick via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station and arriving at New Brunswick Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Richmond and Rutgers University is 302 miles. The road distance is 303 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Rutgers University without a car is to bus and train via Washington which takes 5h 42m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Richmond to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Richmond to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Rutgers University is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Richmond to Rutgers University via Washington Union Station and New Brunswick in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Richmond International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
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 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
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- 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 Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Rutgers University is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Richmond to Rutgers University.
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