There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond by plane, night bus, bus, subway, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Richmond • 2h 2m
Cheapest option
Line 402 bus, bus • 5h 8m
6 alternative options
Fly to Charlottesville, night bus • 3h 24m
Fly to Norfolk, night bus • 3h 57m
Bus • 2h 54m
Subway, bus • 3h 13m
Train • 4h 34m
Drive • 2h 3m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $110 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at Richmond Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Richmond is 110 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $19 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $110 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $70 and takes 2h 54m, you could also train, which costs $25 - $220 and takes 4h 34m.
- Distance: 109.8 miles
- Duration: 2h 2m
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond via Washington Union Station in around 2h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $480
Flights from Washington Dulles to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $410
Flights from Washington Dulles to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $430
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $4 - $6
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $5 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $21 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $190
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Night bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Richmond Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Night bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10 - $50
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $11 - $50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- support@virginiabreeze.org
- Website
- virginiabreeze.org
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $19
- Schedules at
- us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $19
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay F to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1 - $3
- Adult
- $2 - $6
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Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond Bus Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Richmond.
There are 284+ hotels available in Richmond. Prices start at $58 USD per night.