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Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

€18

Average

€26

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

41 Floridian

01:43PM2h09

Union Station, Washington, DC

03:52PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€181One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

153 Northeast Regional

12:00PM2h16

Union Station, Washington, DC

02:16PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€271One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

87 Northeast Regional

07:00PM2h15

Union Station, Washington, DC

09:15PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€271One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

195 Northeast Regional

02:50PM2h08

Union Station, Washington, DC

04:58PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€271One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

65 Northeast Regional

07:00AM2h03

Union Station, Washington, DC

09:03AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€271One-way

0 transfers

Washington, DC to Richmond, VA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 65 Northeast Regional Amtrak65 Northeast Regional	07:00AM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h03	09:03AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 65 Northeast Regional Amtrak65 Northeast Regional	07:00AM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h32	09:32AM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 89 Palmetto Amtrak89 Palmetto	09:59AM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h12	12:11PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 79 Carolinian Amtrak79 Carolinian	11:08AM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h19	01:27PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 153 Northeast Regional Amtrak153 Northeast Regional	12:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h16	02:16PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 41 Floridian Amtrak41 Floridian	01:43PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h09	03:52PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 195 Northeast Regional Amtrak195 Northeast Regional	02:50PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h08	04:58PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 195 Northeast Regional Amtrak195 Northeast Regional	02:50PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h41	05:31PM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 99 Northeast Regional Amtrak99 Northeast Regional	05:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h37	07:47PM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 99 Northeast Regional Amtrak99 Northeast Regional	05:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h08	07:18PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 87 Northeast Regional Amtrak87 Northeast Regional	07:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h15	09:15PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 97 Silver Meteor Amtrak97 Silver Meteor	07:24PM Union Station, Washington, DC	2h15	09:39PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA?

The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to Richmond, VA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA.

Trains

from €24

Buses

from €24

Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

2 h 3 m

Average

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

154 km

Of the 12 trains that leave Washington, DC for Richmond, VA every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

65 Northeast Regional

07:00AM2h03

Union Station, Washington, DC

09:03AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€271One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

195 Northeast Regional

02:50PM2h08

Union Station, Washington, DC

04:58PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€271One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

99 Northeast Regional

05:10PM2h08

Union Station, Washington, DC

07:18PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€381One-way

0 transfers

41 Floridian

01:43PM2h09

Union Station, Washington, DC

03:52PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€181One-way

0 transfers

89 Palmetto

09:59AM2h12

Union Station, Washington, DC

12:11PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA

€381One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Trains from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

153 km

Average train duration

2h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

€13

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 3m

First train

12:00

Last train

23:10

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak trains Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA from €15 with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to Richmond, VA from Washington, DC.

Washington, DC to Richmond, VA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: €15
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA.

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Washington, DC to Richmond, VA train time is 2 h 3 min covering the 153 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA leaves at 04: 52. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA leaves at 23: 24.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 13 direct trains from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 24.

A trip to Richmond, VA from Washington, DC is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA including taking a train, coach or flight.

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Washington

Richmond

The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Richmond.

Union Station Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

Phone Number

+1 202 2891908

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Distance to city center

2 km

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.

Lockers

Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.

Dining

Shake Shack
McDonald’s
Starbucks
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Thunder Grill
Johnny Rockets
Jamba Juice
Ladurée Union Station
& many more

Accessibility

Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.

Hotel

Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
Phoenix Park Hotel
Kimpton George Hotel

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Public transit options for Union Station

Metro lines: Red
Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter

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