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You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Richmond and Fairfield. The average train journey from Richmond to Fairfield takes 52 minutes, but some Amtrak Capitol Corridor train trips are as short as 51 minutes.
| Distance | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 51m |
| Lowest price | $17.00 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Capitol Corridor |
| Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Richmond to Fairfield
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: A very enjoyable trip you see everything you can’t see from the road. Cons: Nothing the train was super clean very smooth and the staff is super nice I really enjoyed the beautiful trip. Tips: I would suggest Going on Amtrak with friends and family even a short round-trip it was very enjoyable and the price is great.
5.0
I love Wanderu since its makes it easy to buy a ticket. However, Amtrack is getting run down. The bathroom on the main floor was overflowing and unsusable.
Amtrak Capitol Corridor is the one and only train line which connects Richmond to Fairfield. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 11 | 0h 53m | $17.00 |
Since 1991, Capitol Corridor has connected Auburn to San Jose, with stops in Sacramento, Oakland, Berkeley, and 15 other cities in Northern California. The route's convenient transport to various cities includes breathtaking scenery guaranteed to help pass the time. Each train offers onboard WiFi and a cafe car for the comfort of passengers, as well as ample bicycle and luggage storage. Most Capitol Corridor trips make the journey from Richmond to Fairfield in about 0 hours and 53 minutes.
Trains departing from Richmond to Fairfield tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Richmond at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Richmond to Fairfield.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Fairfield to Richmond.
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Richmond is a city in the South Francisco Bay Area, popular for its rich naval history, specifically its role in the World War 2 home front. During this time, thousands of workers moved to the city to support wartime industries. Richmond features different waterfront neighborhoods and houses facing the river with miles of waterfront areas. Richmond offers its residents scenic parks, shorelines, and outdoor spaces, including Tilden Regional Park, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, and Regional Parks Botanic Garden. The city also has some unique places to check out, like the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, which combines a park with a rail museum, and the Redwood Valley Railway.
In Richmond, there are exciting things to do, like zipline adventures in Sonoma and Brazen Racing. The city boasts a fast-growing craft beer scene, with popular names like Fieldwork Brewing and East Brother Beer Company. You can time your visit to participate in the Richmond Main Street Initiative, beer and food, and art festivals. For shopping and restaurants, check out Downtown Richmond.
Richmond is easily accessible from 137 other cities by train, with most trains provided by Amtrak Capitol Corridor. If you prefer to travel by bus, you can follow the routes provided by FlixBus US US from tens of other cities. Within Richmond, there are dedicated public transit routes through BART and Amtrak.
There is one train station in Richmond.
BART Station - 1700 Nevin Ave
Fairfield has one train station.
4921 Vanden Road
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