There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 3m$42–313Bus via Richmond
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
3h 33m$18–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 57m$32–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington DC to Richmond-RIC113 mi
1h 59mDrive 113 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 113 mi
1h 59m$21–30Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 4m$49–912Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
4h 21m$19–31
Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus via Richmond which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Ric Airport via Washington Union Station and Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Washington DC and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 128 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 33m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus via Richmond which takes 3h 33m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ric Airport via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Richmond, and Broad + 18Th in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington DC to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Washington DC to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 361+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington DC and Richmond Airport (RIC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.