Ireland
| Lowest Price | €35.09 |
| Fastest Train | 5h 51m |
| Trains Per Day | 7 |
| Train Lines | 5 |
We stand behind CDC guidelines that caution passengers against non-essential travel during the coronavirus outbreak. That said, we recognize not everyone is in a position to completely abstain. Whether it’s for work, to take care of family or to get back home, some circumstances inevitably require travel. If you’re one of those individuals who still needs to book a trip, you can continue to do so on Wanderu.
Know that most train companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. Visit our COVID-19 travel guide for resources and daily updates on the coronavirus and COVID travel restrictions.
In order to keep vehicles as clean and sanitized as possible, train companies are taking extra precautions for coronavirus. For details on what various companies are doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
In the last month, €42.84 was the average price of a train ticket from New York, NY to Richmond, VA. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 18 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around €63.89 more than that for a same-day booking.
The distance between New York and Richmond is approximately 286 miles, or 460 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 51 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from New York to Richmond are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs New York at 03:00 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.
There are 7 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 New York. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from New York to Richmond for €29.96.
There are 5 train lines with service from New York, New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 9h 14m | €80.45 |
| Amtrak Carolinian | 1 | 6h 5m | €48.77 |
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 4 | 6h 30m | €50.75 |
| Amtrak Palmetto | 1 | 6h 10m | €62.01 |
| Amtrak Silver Service | 1 | 6h 13m | €56.66 |
There is one train station in New York:
Richmond receives travelers from New York at its two active train stations:
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