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How to get to Richmond by train
Routes | 84 |
Trips per day | 250 |
train lines | 5 |
Stations | 2 |
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City Information
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 travelers. 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 favorites include Hardywood, The Veil Brewing Co., and The Answer Brewpub.
Richmond is a major hub for bus travel, and visitors can catch buses 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
Located around 5 miles north of Richmond’s city center, 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 terminal for routes traveling 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 vacation destinations along the East Coast in [South Carolina(/train-tickets/us-sc/), Georgia, and Florida. In addition, the GRTC bus service is available from the station for transport into downtown Richmond.
Popular train stations in Richmond:
7519 Staples Mill Rd
1500 E Main St
What train companies travel to Richmond, Virginia?
Located in Virginia, Richmond is accessible by train from 84 other cities. You can choose from 250 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Richmond on Wanderu. Amtrak Northeast Regional usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Richmond are also available.
Train companies serving Richmond
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 40 | 5h 10m | $69.39 |
Amtrak Silver Service | 36 | 7h 34m | $92.59 |
Amtrak Carolinian | 23 | 3h 54m | $53.14 |
Amtrak Palmetto | 22 | 4h 27m | $74.24 |
Amtrak | 20 | 22h 28m | $151.68 |
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The busiest train station in Richmond is 7519 Staples Mill Rd. As Richmond's main station, it has the most trains coming and going. However, a popular alternative is 1500 E Main St.
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Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Washington D.C. | 23h 9m | $135.14 |
Philadelphia | 6h 39m | $104.17 |
New York | 7h 38m | $126.10 |
Alexandria | 6h 24m | $58.19 |
Mineola | 2d 0h 29m | $233.77 |
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