There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 57m$34–81Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus Greyhound US0670
4h 5m$15–30Drive 94.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 94.1 mi
1h 40m$18–25Bus via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
4h 17m$20–33
Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $15 - $30 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Springfield Bus Stop and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Springfield and Virginia Commonwealth University is 118 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Springfield to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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