Cheap train tickets from Rockville to Richmond

There are several train options that can take you from Rockville to Richmond:

• Amtrak tickets: RON 143 one-way
• Amtrak Floridian tickets: RON 167 one-way

Which train should you take from Rockville to Richmond?

2 train services operate from Rockville to Richmond. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

• Amtrak

  Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Rockville to Richmond every day, as well as 3 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from RON 143.37.

  
• Amtrak Floridian

  Amtrak Floridian train tickets from Rockville to Richmond start from RON 167.26, and on average cost RON 284.85. Daily, Amtrak Floridian runs one schedule to Richmond. Amtrak Floridian in Rockville leaves from 307 South Stonestreet Ave. And in Richmond trains arrive at 7519 Staples Mill Rd.

  From Rockville to Richmond train travel on Amtrak Floridian takes 3 hours and 36 minutes.

  If you are looking to travel to Richmond on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Floridian scheduled trip per day, which will cost RON 167.26 for a one-way weekend reservation from Rockville.

City Information

Richmond

As one of the most historically significant cities in the U.S., Richmond is a top-tier destination for not just fans of history but also culturally-inclined travellers. The premier tourist attraction of the city is the Virginia State Capitol, which features a unique architecture partially designed by Thomas Jefferson himself. For those who want to enjoy a cultural experience, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is worth checking out, as it houses five exquisitely beautiful Fabergé eggs, along with works by Degas, Cézanne, and Renoir. If you wish to retreat from the concrete jungle, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a great alternative.

Richmond’s diverse community has had a huge influence on its food scene. Croaker's Spot is a famous restaurant that serves some of the best seafood around. Richmond is also the home to a burgeoning craft beer scene, and there are as many as 30 brands in the city. Some of the local favourites include Hardywood, The Veil Brewing Co., and The Answer Brewpub.

Richmond is a major hub for coach travel, and visitors can catch coaches that go to cities like Washington, D.C., New York and Raleigh on a daily basis. The city boasts two Amtrak train stations that provide regular service to Washington, D.C., New York City and beyond. The principal one is the Main Street Station, which is located right in the heart of downtown Richmond. The main airport is the Richmond International Airport, 7 miles southeast of the city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Rockville?

Main departure station: 307 South Stonestreet Ave

There is one train station in Rockville.

All train stations in Rockville:

• 307 South Stonestreet Ave

Where is the train station in Richmond?

Main arrival station: 7519 Staples Mill Rd

Located around 5 miles north of Richmond’s city centre, the Amtrak Station on Staples Mill Road is Amtrak’s busiest transport hub in the Southeast Region. The station was built in 1975 to replace the downtown Main Street Station. It now serves as an important stop for routes travelling up and down the American East. Passengers can venture north onboard the Northeast Regional service—Amtrak’s busiest route—to Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston. Richmond’s Amtrak Station also offers several southward connections to holiday destinations along the East Coast in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In addition, the GRTC local bus service is available from the station for transport into downtown Richmond.

Train stations in Richmond:

• 7519 Staples Mill Rd
• Main Street Station