How to travel from Kansas City to Richmond, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Richmond is around 1,065 miles (1,714km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kansas City 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reagan Washington (DCA) then take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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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 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,065 miles (1,714km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Richmond by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.

The distance between Kansas City and Richmond is around 1,065 miles (1,714km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 934 miles (1,503km)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Kansas City and Richmond by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Richmond is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reagan Washington (DCA) then take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Richmond. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City 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 2h.

Greyhound USA, OurBus and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Richmond. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kansas City to Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reagan Washington (DCA) then take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Kansas City and Richmond. The distance is around 1,065 miles (1,714km) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Richmond is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around $295.

How do I get from Kansas City to Richmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Richmond

Transport options from Kansas City to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 50m
$295
every 20 mins1,740km (1,081 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 40m
$440
6 times a week1,862km (1,157 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 5m
$280
once daily1,809km (1,124 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$170
once a week1,968km (1,223 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
$190
once daily2,106km (1,309 miles)
Train to Chicago Union Station, bus1 day 6h
$170
6 times a week2,112km (1,312 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
$105
on demand1,714km (1,065 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