There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Washington by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
1h 50m$16–35Bus 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 13m$13–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 59m$35–80Drive 105.5 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Washingtoncar 105.5 mi
1h 49m$20–28Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 32m$37–303Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 44m$52–942
Richmond to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Washington is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Richmond and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Richmond and Washington is 109 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $35.
The bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Richmond to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Washington is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
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
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Washington is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Richmond to Washington.
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