There are 4 ways to get from Union Station to Short Pump by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2h 9m$57–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 54m$17–31Drive 105.2 mi
- Drive from Union Station to Short Pumpcar 105.2 mi
1h 58m$20–28Bus, line 19 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus 19
3h 59m$35–49
Union Station to Short Pump by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Short Pump is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Short Pump is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station station to Short Pump. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broad & Pouncey Tract via 14th & Main, Transfer Station Bay L and Willow Lawn + Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to Short Pump station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Union Station and Short Pump is 117 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to Short Pump without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Union Station to Short Pump, including transfers.
Union Station to Short Pump bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Union Station to Short Pump train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to Short Pump is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Short Pump, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- 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 Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tract
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to Short Pump bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Union Station to Short Pump train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Short Pump is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Union Station to Short Pump.
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