How to travel from Denver to Richmond, United States of America

The distance between Denver and Richmond is around 1,510 miles (2,431km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Denver 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.

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Fly

Fly from Denver (DEN) to Richmond (RIC).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $285
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pittsburgh then Bethesda MD and then to Richmond.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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train
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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Rockville Amtrak then take the bus to Richmond.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,666 miles (2,681km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Denver to Richmond by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $235 and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.

The distance between Denver and Richmond is around 1,510 miles (2,431km).

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Denver and Richmond by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Richmond is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $285.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $235 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denver and Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Denver (DEN) to Richmond (RIC). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Richmond. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denver to Richmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pittsburgh, Fifth Ave At Ross St, Forbes Ave Opp Morewood Ave, Bethesda MD and BETHESDA station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Greyhound USA, OurBus and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Denver and Richmond. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denver and Richmond. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and arrive at Richmond (RIC). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denver and Richmond with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta fly between Denver and Richmond. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Richmond (RIC). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.

The flight from Denver to Richmond typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) 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 Denver and Richmond. The distance is around 1,666 miles (2,681km) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Richmond is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $285.

How do I get from Denver to Richmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Richmond

Transport options from Denver to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 45m
$285
hourly2,431km (1,510 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
$405
twice daily2,681km (1,666 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train6h 40m
$235
every 20 mins2,587km (1,608 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 14h
$240
once a week2,939km (1,826 miles)
Bus via Pittsburgh1 day 15h
$260
once daily2,996km (1,862 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 14h
$255
once daily3,067km (1,905 miles)
Train to Chicago Union Station, bus1 day 17h
$235
6 times a week3,072km (1,909 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
$165
on demand2,681km (1,666 miles)

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Airports near Richmond

The following major airports near Richmond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

RIC
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (10km) from Richmond
CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69 miles (111km) from Richmond
ORF
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
International Airport
Distance
81 miles (130km) from Richmond