There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richmond
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
2h 51m$16–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 41m$37–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington to Richmond-RIC113 mi
1h 59mDrive 113 mi
- Drive from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 113 mi
1h 59m$21–30Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
2h 52m$42–313Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Ric Airportbus 7B / ...
3h 4m$17–28Train 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
2h 38m$47–905
Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ric Airport via Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Washington and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 120 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus via Richmond which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Ric Airport via Richmond and Broad + 18Th in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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 to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Washington to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 379+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington and Richmond Airport (RIC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














