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How to get from Richmond to Washington
4 ways, 154 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 3h 3m | $12–30 estimated |
| Drive | 2h 37m | $14–19 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 37m | $270–375 estimated |
| Train | 3h 50m | $25–72 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:07 → 11:463h 39m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0670$12–29
- 08:07 → 11:303h 23m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0670$13–30
- 08:27 → 11:463h 19m · 1 changeGRTC 14$13–30
- 08:27 → 11:303h 3m · 2 changesGRTC 14$13–30
- 09:49 → 14:044h 15m · 2 changesGRTC 50$26–72
- 09:49 → 13:393h 50m · 3 changesGRTC 50$25–70
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 Washington?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 37m door to door. The straight-line distance is 154 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Richmond to Washington?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Richmond to Washington?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 3h 50m.
- How much is the bus from Richmond to Washington?
- Buses take about 3h 3m and cost $12–30 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Washington from Richmond by road?
- About 170 km, roughly 2h 37m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $14–19; tolls and parking are extra.