There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), bus, or taxi
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 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus Washington
5h 42m$41–81Drive 90.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginiacar 90.9 mi
1h 54m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain Manassas Line
6h 7m$63–121Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus Capitol Connector
- Take the bus from 7th St @ Maryland Ave SW to Warrenton Park & Ridebus 612-War
7h 11m$48–63Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Fredericksburg, VA - 2390 Plank Rdbus Charlotte
- Take the taxi from Fredericksburg, VA - 2390 Plank Rd to Northern Virginiataxi
1h 52m$91–143
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs $90 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Broad + Shafer and arriving at Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot via Richmond and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Commonwealth University station to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Lead via 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Northern Virginia is 174 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Northern Virginia, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia via Broad + Shafer, Main + 15Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia via Broad + Shafer, Main + 15Th, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Alexandria, 3, and Lead in around 6h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Hilldrup Virginia Taxi
- Phone
- +1 540-373-8294
- Website
- hilldrupvacab.net
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 540-371-8294
- Website
- fredericksburgtaxicab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Northern Virginia.
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