How to travel from Key West to Richmond, United States of America

The distance between Key West and Richmond is around 1,025 miles (1,649km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Key West 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 to Norfolk (ORF), Train

Fly from Key West (EYW) to Norfolk (ORF) then take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $455
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Miami International Airport and then to Richmond.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Miami International Airport then take the train to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

  • Duration24h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Distance1,102 miles (1,774km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Key West and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Key West to Richmond by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $150 and will take around 24h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $455.

The distance between Key West and Richmond is around 1,025 miles (1,649km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 932 miles (1,500km)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Key West and Richmond by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Key West to Richmond is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $455.

The cheapest way to travel between Key West and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Key West and Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Key West (EYW) to Norfolk (ORF) then take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Key West and Richmond. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Key West to Richmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caroline & Grinnell and Miami International Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Key West and Richmond. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Key West to Richmond. We recommend that you fly from Key West (EYW) to Reagan Washington (DCA) then take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Key West and Richmond. The distance is around 1,102 miles (1,774km) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Key West to Richmond is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around $280.

How do I get from Key West to Richmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Key West and Richmond

Transport options from Key West to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Norfolk (ORF), Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
$455
twice daily1,649km (1,025 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
$280
every 20 mins1,833km (1,139 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 50m
$420
6 times a week1,718km (1,068 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
$165
once daily2,012km (1,250 miles)
Bus and Train
24h 60m
$150
twice daily1,971km (1,225 miles)
Drive
18h 55m
$110
on demand1,774km (1,102 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