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

The distance between Washington and Richmond is around 105 miles (170km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Washington to Richmond by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Richmond.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    $25
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $50
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance105 miles (170km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Washington to Richmond by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $25 and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $11.

The distance between Washington and Richmond is around 105 miles (170km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96 miles (155km)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Washington and Richmond by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Richmond is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx $11.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $25 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Richmond. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Washington and Richmond with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.

Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Washington and Richmond. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Washington and Richmond. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Washington and Richmond with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2hrs.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Washington and Richmond. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Washington to Richmond. We recommend that you take the bus to Richmond. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Washington and Richmond. The distance is around 105 miles (170km) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Richmond is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around $25.

How do I get from Washington to Richmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Richmond

Transport options from Washington to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
$25
every 2 hours170km (106 miles)
Train
2h 40m
$50
every 20 mins187km (116 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
$11
on demand170km (105 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