How to travel from Anchorage to Richmond, United States of America
The distance between Anchorage and Richmond is around 3,567 miles (5,741km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Anchorage to Richmond by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Richmond → Anchorage if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Richmond (RIC).
- Duration9h 50m
- Flight time8h 40m
- Typical cost$185
Delta
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and Richmond
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Richmond by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $185 and will take around 9h 50m.
The distance between Anchorage and Richmond is around 3,567 miles (5,741km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,422 miles (5,507km)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Anchorage and Richmond by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Richmond is to fly which takes around 9h 50m and will set you back approx $185.
The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Richmond (RIC). instead which will take 9h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Richmond (RIC). instead which will take 9h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Richmond. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Richmond (RIC) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 8h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Anchorage to Richmond. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 9h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Anchorage to Richmond typically takes around 8h 40m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Richmond (RIC).
The closest major airport to Richmond is Richmond International Airport (RIC) (RIC) which is approximately 10km (7 miles) from Richmond. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (CHO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (ORF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Richmond. The distance is around 4,404 miles (7,088km) by road and it will take around 3 days 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Richmond is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around $185.
Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and Richmond
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 9h 50m | $185 | hourly | 6,285km (3,905 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 10h 30m | $370 | every 20 mins | 5,741km (3,567 miles) |
| Fly to Norfolk (ORF), Train | 10h 45m | $315 | twice daily | 6,478km (4,025 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 11h 20m | $260 | 6 times a week | 6,366km (3,956 miles) |
| Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD), Train | 11h 35m | $485 | every 20 mins | 5,750km (3,573 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 11h 5m | $390 | once daily | 5,797km (3,602 miles) |
Drive | 3 days 10h | $435 | on demand | 7,088km (4,404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Anchorage and Richmond
Airlines
Delta
American Airlines
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Frontier Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Airports near Richmond
The following major airports near Richmond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Distance
- 7 miles (10km) from Richmond
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
- Distance
- 69 miles (111km) from Richmond
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- Distance
- 81 miles (130km) from Richmond