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.
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 from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Richmond (RIC).
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Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Richmond.
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Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Charlottesville then take the bus to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 55m | $385 | hourly | 1,923km (1,195 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 30m | $375 | twice daily | 2,119km (1,316 miles) |
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train | 6h 5m | $480 | every 20 mins | 2,156km (1,340 miles) |
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train | 6h 20m | $395 | every 20 mins | 2,160km (1,342 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | $155 | 4 times a week | 2,263km (1,406 miles) |
Bus via Dallas | 1 day 8h | $220 | once daily | 2,518km (1,565 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | $190 | 6 times a week | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
Drive | 22hrs | $130 | on demand | 2,132km (1,324 miles) |
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