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How to get fromWashington to East Coastby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to East Coast by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Spokane International Airport to Richmond International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane GEG - RIC
    2. Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to East Coasttaxi taxi
    9h
    $292–895

  2. Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Richmond International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PSC - RIC
    2. Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to East Coasttaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $250–684

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,053–2,114

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    3d
    $533–1,013

  5. Drive 2,810.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to East Coastcar car 2,810.8 mi
    46h 33m
    $513–741

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Richmond International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PDX - RIC
    2. Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to East Coasttaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $318–948

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SEA - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $370–861

Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,181.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Washington, USA and East Coast, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Seattle to East Coast via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to East Coast via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Petersburg Transportation Center in around 3d.

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