There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
2h 32m$18–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 59m$32–78Drive 107.6 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Stationcar 107.6 mi
1h 50m$20–29Subway, fly
- 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
4h 1m$42–313Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
3h 31m$19–31
Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Richmond via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Washington DC and Richmond Main Street Station is 111 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station, including transfers.
Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Richmond Main Street Station, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly. 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
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
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
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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Washington DC to Richmond Main Street Station.
There are 388+ hotels available in Richmond Main Street Station.