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Lowest Price | £15.76 |
Fastest Train | 2h 2m |
Trains Per Day | 6 |
Train Lines | 4 |
How early should you arrive for Amtrak?
Is there a direct train between DC and Richmond?
What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Richmond?
Is it safe to travel by train from Washington to Richmond during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What is the price of a train ticket from Washington DC to Richmond?
In the last month, £15.76 was the average price of a train ticket from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 21 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around £13.32 more than that for a same-day booking.
How long is the train journey from Washington DC to Richmond?
When are trains the most crowded?
Trains from Washington DC to Richmond are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
When are the first and last trains of the day?
The earliest train departs Washington DC at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Is there a direct train from Washington DC to Richmond?
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. 8 of these are direct connections to Richmond. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Richmond to Washington DC. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Washington DC to Richmond for £17.91.
Which train should you take from Washington DC to Richmond?
There are 4 train lines with service from Washington, District of Columbia to Richmond, Virginia. Amtrak Northeast Regional is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Carolinian | 1 | 2h 20m | £17.08 |
Amtrak Northeast Regional | 4 | 2h 26m | £16.72 |
Amtrak Palmetto | 1 | 2h 11m | £19.03 |
Amtrak Silver Service | 1 | 2h 7m | £17.40 |
Amtrak Carolinian train tickets from Washington DC to Richmond start from £16, and on average cost £17. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Carolinian schedules to Richmond. Amtrak Carolinian in Washington leaves from Union Station, And in Richmond trains arrive at 7519 Staples Mill Rd, From Washington DC to Richmond train travel on Amtrak Carolinian takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Richmond faster, Amtrak Carolinian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to travel to Richmond on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Carolinian scheduled trip per day, which will cost £18 for a one-way weekend reservation from Washington.
Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from Washington DC to Richmond start from £16, and on average cost £17. Daily there are 4 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to Richmond. Amtrak Northeast Regional in Washington leaves from Union Station, And in Richmond trains arrive at 7519 Staples Mill Rd and one other train station. From Washington DC to Richmond train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 2 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Richmond faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £17 for a one-way train ticket to Richmond.
Amtrak Palmetto train tickets from Washington DC to Richmond start from £16, and on average cost £19. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Palmetto schedules to Richmond. Amtrak Palmetto in Washington leaves from Union Station, And in Richmond trains arrive at 7519 Staples Mill Rd, From Washington DC to Richmond train travel on Amtrak Palmetto takes 2 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Richmond faster, Amtrak Palmetto offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to travel to Richmond on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Palmetto scheduled trip per day, which will cost £22 for a one-way weekend reservation from Washington.
Amtrak Silver Service train tickets from Washington DC to Richmond start from £16, and on average cost £17. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Silver Service schedules to Richmond. Amtrak Silver Service in Washington leaves from Union Station, And in Richmond trains arrive at 7519 Staples Mill Rd, From Washington DC to Richmond train travel on Amtrak Silver Service takes 2 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Richmond faster, Amtrak Silver Service offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to travel to Richmond on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Silver Service scheduled trip per day, which will cost £18 for a one-way weekend reservation from Washington.
Where is the train station in Washington DC?
There is one train station in Washington DC:
Where is the train station in Richmond?
Richmond receives travelers from Washington DC at its two active train stations:
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