There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Wake Forest University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
6h 6m$48–84Drive 207.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Wake Forest Universitycar 207.4 mi
4h 18m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain Carolinian
7h 46m$140–260Fly Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane RIC - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wake Forest Universitytaxi
5h 37m$160–725Bus via Greensboro (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
8h 32m$59–87Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wake Forest Universitytaxi
5h 40m$215–997Fly Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
6h 21m$96–609Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wake Forest Universitytaxi
5h 45m$155–661
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Wake Forest University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Wake Forest University is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Wake Forest University. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Winston Salem(Trans Center) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Wake Forest University. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at High Point via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Richmond and Wake Forest University is 259 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Wake Forest University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Richmond to Wake Forest University, including transfers.
Richmond to Wake Forest University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Wake Forest University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Wake Forest University is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Wake Forest University, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Winston Salem(Trans Center) twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to High Point once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- 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 Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Wake Forest University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Richmond to Wake Forest University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at High Point station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Wake Forest University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Richmond to Wake Forest University.
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