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How to get fromRichmond to Washington DCby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Washington DC by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2h 10m
    $18–34

  2. Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2h 24m
    $13–40

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 15m
    $37–74

  4. Drive 105.5 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Washington DCcar car 105.5 mi
    1h 49m
    $20–28

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RIC - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 44m
    $42–323

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4h 5m
    $54–945

Richmond to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Washington 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.

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