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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$50 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $513 Average price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD
How to get from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 AM3h05Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA12:25 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 PM2h50Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA12:20 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:30 PM2h50Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA12:20 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$411One-way0 transfers
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124 Northeast Regional5:34 PM3h29Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA9:03 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$851One-way0 transfers
124 Northeast Regional4:57 PM4h06Main Street Station, Richmond, VA9:03 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$861One-way0 transfers
128 Northeast Regional6:21 PM3h44Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:05 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$851One-way0 transfers
4:10 PM3h30Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA7:40 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 AM3h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:25 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM2h55Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA10:25 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$441One-way0 transfers
NK1685 · NK198011:39 AM12h20Richmond International Airport11:59 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4351One-way1 transfer
NK1685 · NK124311:39 AM7h06Richmond International Airport6:45 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$5711One-way1 transfer
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AA2231 · AA23166:29 PM17h06Richmond International Airport11:35 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$6291One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD
Travel to Baltimore, MD 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 Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD.

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $26 (€21).
A train is $93 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Baltimore, MD by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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