There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to South Riding by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway via Washington
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h 17m$47–66Drive 108.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to South Ridingcar 108.1 mi
2h 4m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 1m$90–128Fly from Richmond International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
2h 59m$80–461Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h 17m$41–74Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
3h 55m$53–95Bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
3h 42m$107–428
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to South Riding is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to South Riding is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to South Riding. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Dulles - Kiss & Fly via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to South Riding. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Richmond and South Riding is 147 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to South Riding without a car is to bus and subway via Washington which takes 3h 17m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Richmond to South Riding, including transfers.
Richmond to South Riding bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to South Riding train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to South Riding is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $470 and takes 2h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and South Riding, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- 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
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
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Richmond to South Riding bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to South Riding train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to South Riding is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Richmond to South Riding.
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