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Washington, DC to Richmond

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$357.19
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$446.49
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$395.46
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$484.76
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$472.00–$765.41
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$599.57

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$1,275.69
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,020.55

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$382.71

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$574.06

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$510.27
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$420.98
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$637.84
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$956.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31
Train from Milpitas to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$70.16
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
33h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$140.33

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$39.55

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.38–$24.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Richmond is to fly and BART which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Richmond is to train and fly and BART which takes 8h 35m and costs $86.96 - $652.17 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Vallejo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Richmond via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Richmond?

The distance between Washington, DC and Richmond is 4055 km. The road distance is 4501.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $195.65 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Washington, DC to Richmond, including transfers.

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

Washington, DC to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Washington, DC to Richmond?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Richmond is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $195.65 - $1413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Washington, DC to Richmond bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

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

Richmond is 3h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 06:08 in Washington, DC and 03:08 in Richmond.

Where does the Washington, DC to Richmond train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Richmond is 4501 km. It takes approximately 43h 39m to drive from Washington, DC to Richmond.

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

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Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 715+ hotels available in Richmond. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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