There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
2h 12m$18–33Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
2h 57m$12–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 2m$38–76Drive 105.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 105.4 mi
1h 51m$20–28Subway 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
4h 7m$37–303Bus via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 42m$25–29Train 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 54m$47–895
Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 2m.
The distance between Washington and Virginia Commonwealth University is 112 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. 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
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Washington to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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