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.
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.
👋 Also check out Richmond → Virgina Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Richmond.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3hrs | $26 | twice daily | 190km (118 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | $11 | on demand | 174km (108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Richmond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.