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

The distance between Houston and Richmond is around 1,195 miles (1,923km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Houston 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 Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Richmond (RIC).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

Delta

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Richmond.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $155
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Charlottesville then take the bus to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance1,324 miles (2,132km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Houston to Richmond by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $155 and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between Houston and Richmond is around 1,195 miles (1,923km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,160 miles (1,867km)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Houston and Richmond by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Richmond is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $155 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Houston and Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Richmond (RIC). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Houston and Richmond. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Richmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta and Civic Center Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Houston and Richmond. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and Richmond. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at Richmond (RIC) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Houston to Richmond. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Houston to Richmond typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) 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 Houston and Richmond. The distance is around 1,324 miles (2,132km) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Richmond is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $385.

How do I get from Houston to Richmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Richmond

Transport options from Houston to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 55m
$385
hourly1,923km (1,195 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
$375
twice daily2,119km (1,316 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train6h 5m
$480
every 20 mins2,156km (1,340 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train6h 20m
$395
every 20 mins2,160km (1,342 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
$155
4 times a week2,263km (1,406 miles)
Bus via Dallas1 day 8h
$220
once daily2,518km (1,565 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 10h
$190
6 times a week2,374km (1,475 miles)
Drive
22hrs
$130
on demand2,132km (1,324 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