How to travel from Richmond to Palm Beach, United States of America

The distance between Richmond and Palm Beach is around 880 miles (1,417km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Richmond to Palm Beach 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 Richmond (RIC) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $320
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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando and then to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Palm Beach.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance880 miles (1,417km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Palm Beach

There are several options for getting from Richmond to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $155 and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $320.

The distance between Richmond and Palm Beach is around 880 miles (1,417km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774 miles (1,246km)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Richmond and Palm Beach by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $320.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Palm Beach, 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 Richmond and Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Richmond and Palm Beach. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Richmond to Palm Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando and West Palm Beach. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Richmond and Palm Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 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 Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Palm Beach is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) 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 Palm Beach. The distance is around 880 miles (1,417km) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $320.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Palm Beach

Transport options from Richmond to Palm Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5hrs
$320
every 4 hours1,471km (914 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
$155
once daily1,627km (1,011 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
$87
on demand1,417km (880 miles)

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Airports near Palm Beach

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

PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Palm Beach
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
43 miles (69km) from Palm Beach
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Palm Beach