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

The distance between Virgina Beach and Richmond is around 108 miles (174km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Virgina Beach to Richmond by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Richmond.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $26
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance108 miles (174km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Virgina Beach and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Virgina Beach to Richmond by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $26 and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $11.

The distance between Virgina Beach and Richmond is around 108 miles (174km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 633 miles (1,019km)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Virgina Beach and Richmond by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Virgina Beach to Richmond is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx $11.

The cheapest way to travel between Virgina Beach and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $26 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Virgina Beach and Richmond. We recommend that you drive to Richmond. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Virgina Beach and Richmond. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Virgina Beach and Richmond with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Virgina Beach and Richmond. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Virgina Beach to Richmond. We recommend that you take the bus to Richmond. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Virgina Beach and Richmond. The distance is around 108 miles (174km) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Virgina Beach to Richmond is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $26.

How do I get from Virgina Beach to Richmond

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Transport options from Virgina Beach to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
$26
twice daily190km (118 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
$11
on demand174km (108 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