There are 5 ways to get from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 29m$26–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 38m$64–138Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wake Forest to Richmond-RIC138.2 mi
2h 28mDrive 138.2 mi
- Drive from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 138.2 mi
2h 28m$26–37Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
6h 50m$418–558
Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Elm Ave at White St and arriving at Ric Airport via Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis, Raleigh Bus Station and Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Wake Forest station to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Wake Forest and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 178 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Wake Forest, NC, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wake Forest to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Wake Forest to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 364+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wake Forest and Richmond Airport (RIC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.