There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Tidal Basin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2h 34m$18–34Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
2h 45m$13–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 30m$37–74Drive 105.4 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Tidal Basincar 105.4 mi
1h 51m$20–28Fly, subway
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 1m$42–323
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Tidal Basin is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Tidal Basin is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Tidal Basin station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Tidal Basin. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Richmond and Tidal Basin is 112 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Tidal Basin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Richmond to Tidal Basin, including transfers.
Richmond to Tidal Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Tidal Basin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Tidal Basin is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Tidal Basin, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 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
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
- Hourly
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Tidal Basin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Tidal Basin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Tidal Basin is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Richmond to Tidal Basin.
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