How to get from Richmond to Mount Vernon
5 ways, 487 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 32m | $220–330 estimated |
| Train | 7h 25m | $66–268 estimated |
| Drive | 8h 58m | $45–60 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 58m | $890–1,230 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 10h 24m | $37–89 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:15 → 19:4310h 28m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$37–89
- 09:15 → 18:028h 47m · 2 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$94–268
- 09:15 → 17:097h 54m · 3 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$66–188
- 09:15 → 16:447h 29m · 4 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$66–188
- 09:19 → 19:4310h 24m · 2 changesGRTC 7B$37–89
- 09:19 → 18:028h 43m · 3 changesGRTC 7B$94–268
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Richmond to Mount Vernon?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 32m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 487 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Richmond to Mount Vernon?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $37. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Richmond to Mount Vernon?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 7h 25m.
- How much is the bus from Richmond to Mount Vernon?
- Buses take about 10h 24m and cost $37–89 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Richmond to Mount Vernon?
- About 1h 16m in the air (RIC → JFK), about 5h 32m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $220–330; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Mount Vernon from Richmond by road?
- About 558 km, roughly 8h 58m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $45–60; tolls and parking are extra.