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

The distance between Richmond and Orlando is around 740 miles (1,191km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Richmond to Orlando by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newport News then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Orlando (MCO).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Orlando.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance740 miles (1,191km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Orlando

There are several options for getting from Richmond to Orlando by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.

The distance between Richmond and Orlando is around 740 miles (1,191km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662 miles (1,065km)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Richmond and Orlando by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to Orlando is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $395.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Orlando, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Richmond and Orlando. We recommend that you take the train to Newport News then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Orlando (MCO). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Richmond and Orlando. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Richmond and Orlando with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 19h 50m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Richmond and Orlando. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to Orlando. We recommend that you take the train to Newport News then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Orlando (MCO). instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Orlando is Orlando International Airport (MCO) (MCO) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Orlando. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (SFB) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (DAB) 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 Richmond and Orlando. The distance is around 740 miles (1,191km) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to Orlando is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $395.

How do I get from Richmond to Orlando

Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Orlando

Transport options from Richmond to Orlando
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
$395
twice daily1,234km (767 miles)
Bus
19h 50m
$120
once daily1,353km (841 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
$73
on demand1,191km (740 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Richmond and Orlando

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Airports near Orlando

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

MCO
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Orlando
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Orlando
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
International Airport
Distance
48 miles (78km) from Orlando