Trip information

Departure: Washington, DC
Arrival: Richmond, VA
Fastest route: 2h 9min
Distance: 176km
Cheapest route: $28
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:20am

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

10:03am

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Main Street Station

2h 43min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$28

7:20am

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

9:29am

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

2h 9min

+ 1 layover

$38

7:20am

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

7:35am

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 15min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$14

0h 3min layover

7:38am

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

9:29am

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 51min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$24

10:00am

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

1:24pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

3h 24min

+ 1 layover

$59

10:00am

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

10:18am

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 18min

Amtrak
Palmetto

$14

1h 10min layover

11:28am

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

1:24pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 56min

Amtrak
Carolinian

$45

2:30pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

5:15pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Main Street Station

2h 45min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$28

2:30pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

5:07pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

2h 37min

+ 1 layover

$59

2:30pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

2:48pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 18min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$14

0h 35min layover

3:23pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

5:07pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 44min

Amtrak
Silver Star

$45

3:05pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

6:17pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

3h 12min

+ 1 layover

$50

3:05pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

3:23pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 18min

Amtrak
Silver Star

$26

0h 51min layover

4:14pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

6:17pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

2h 3min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$24

3:55pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

8:07pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

4h 12min

+ 1 layover

$38

3:55pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

4:14pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 19min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$14

1h 55min layover

6:09pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

8:07pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 58min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$24

4:50pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

8:07pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

3h 17min

+ 1 layover

$38

4:50pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

5:11pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 21min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$14

0h 58min layover

6:09pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

8:07pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 58min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$24

5:50pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

9:16pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

3h 26min

+ 1 layover

$38

5:50pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

6:09pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 19min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$14

1h 13min layover

7:22pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

9:16pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 54min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$24

6:30pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

9:16pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

2h 46min

+ 1 layover

$50

6:30pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

6:49pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 19min

Amtrak
Crescent

$26

0h 33min layover

7:22pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

9:16pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 54min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$24

7:05pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

9:34pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

2h 29min

+ 1 layover

$59

7:05pm

Washington, DC

Washington - Union Station

7:22pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

0h 17min

Amtrak
Northeast Regional

$14

0h 22min layover

7:44pm

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria

9:34pm

Richmond, VA

Richmond - Staples Mill Rd

1h 50min

Amtrak
Silver Meteor

$45

Overview

Traveling from Washington to Richmond by train

First departure
7:20am
Avg price
$44.09
Carriers
1
Last arrival
9:34pm

Train information Washington - Richmond

The Washington - Richmond route has approximately 11 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 2h 9min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $28 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Washington and Richmond is around 176 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.

  • Trips per day 11
  • Direct trips 3

How long does it take to get from Washington to Richmond by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 2h 9min to cover 176 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $28 and leaves Washington - Union Station. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Richmond - Main Street Station.

  • Avg duration 3h 0min
  • Cheapest price $28

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 7:05pm from Washington - Union Station and arrives at 9:34pm at Richmond - Staples Mill Rd. It will take 2h 29min, its price is $59 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Washington and Richmond?

Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 2h 43min and the price is $28.

  • Last train 7:05pm
  • Transfers 0

What are the train stations in Washington?

  • Washington - Union Station

What are the train stations in Richmond?

  • Richmond - Staples Mill Rd
  • Richmond - Main Street Station
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