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How to get fromSeattle to Richmondby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Richmond by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SEA - RIC
    9h 56m
    $186–756

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 20h
    $981–2,038

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2d 21h
    $473–926

  4. Drive 2,769.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Richmondcar car 2,769.6 mi
    45h 47m
    $506–731

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SEA - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $308–784

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SEA - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    10h 16m
    $214–1,343

  7. Fly to Charlottesville, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SEA - CHO
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    11h 43m
    $197–666

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SEA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    10h 42m
    $221–652

Seattle to Richmond by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$981Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,380.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Willow Lawn + Shelter via Chicago Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station in around 2d 20h.

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