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Richmond to Washington

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$315.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$456.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$380.43
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$456.52

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$532.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$510.87
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$391.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$489.13
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$59.78
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$326.09

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04
Train from Richmond to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$8.70

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$597.83
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$141.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Washington, DC is to BART and fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Washington, DC is to BART and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Richmond to Washington, DC?

The distance between Richmond and Washington, DC is 3990 km. The road distance is 4503.5 km.

How do I travel from Richmond to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Washington, DC without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Washington, DC?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Richmond to Washington, DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Washington, DC bus from?

Richmond to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Washington, DC train from?

Richmond to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Richmond to Washington, DC is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260.87 - $869.57 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Richmond to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Richmond to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Washington, DC?

Washington, DC is 3h ahead of Richmond. It is currently 01:58 in Richmond and 04:58 in Washington, DC.

Where does the Richmond to Washington, DC train arrive?

Richmond to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Washington, DC is 4503 km. It takes approximately 43h 42m to drive from Richmond to Washington, DC.

How do I get a train ticket from Richmond to Washington, DC?

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Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

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