How to travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD

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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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from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD

How to get from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM3h05
    Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
    12:25 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM2h50
    Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
    12:20 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM2h50
    Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
    12:20 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak124 Northeast Regional
    5:34 PM3h29
    Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
    9:03 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak124 Northeast Regional
    4:57 PM4h06
    Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
    9:03 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak128 Northeast Regional
    6:21 PM3h44
    Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
    10:05 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:10 PM3h30
    Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
    7:40 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM3h10
    Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
    9:25 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM2h55
    Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
    10:25 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Spirit AirlinesNK1685 · NK1980
    11:39 AM12h20
    Richmond International Airport
    11:59 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
    $4351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Spirit AirlinesNK1685 · NK1243
    11:39 AM7h06
    Richmond International Airport
    6:45 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
    $5711One-way
    1 transfer
  • psa airlinesAA5326+American AirlinesAA2231 · AA2316
    6:29 PM17h06
    Richmond International Airport
    11:35 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
    $6291One-way
    2 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 29m.

Flight takes on average 3h 32m.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD is approximately 128 miles (207 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Baltimore, MD and these popular destinations at a great price.
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