How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Richmond start from A$55. The average price for this train route is around A$158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Newark to Richmond is 6h 46m, covering a distance of 450 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 31m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 19 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Richmond?

The earliest train from Newark to Richmond departs at 06:19. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Train Newark to Richmond from A$55 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:41	Penn Station	9h 48m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
23:41	Penn Station	10h 19m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags
23:41	Penn Station	10h 19m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags
23:41	Penn Station	9h 48m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 4 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:41	Penn Station	9h 48m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Penn Station	6h 42m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	6h 9m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 5 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:41	Penn Station	9h 48m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Penn Station	6h 42m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	6h 9m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 6 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:53	Penn Station	5h 54m	16:47	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Penn Station	6h 42m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	6h 9m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 7 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:19	Penn Station	8h 34m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 31m	14:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Penn Station	6h 42m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	6h 9m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 8 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:42	Penn Station	15h 33m	15:15	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	15:26	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 39m	21:05	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	6h 9m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:15	Penn Station	6h 42m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	08:44	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	6h 9m	14:53	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 9 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:42	Penn Station	9h 21m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	13:35	Penn Station	5h 43m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	15:26	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 49m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:14	Penn Station	6h 43m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	15:26	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 49m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Richmond on 10 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:41	Penn Station	9h 48m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	13:35	Penn Station	5h 43m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	15:26	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 49m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	09:14	Penn Station	6h 43m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	15:26	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	5h 49m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:27 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just A$49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

8hAverage duration

454 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceA$49 - A$256	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceA$55 - A$615	Average duration6h 46m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Newark, NJ and Richmond, VA, US?

Newark, NJ

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
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B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Richmond, VA, US

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5792 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at A$55

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Richmond start from A$55. The average price for this train route is around A$158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Newark to Richmond is 6h 46m, covering a distance of 450 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 31m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 19 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Richmond?
The earliest train from Newark to Richmond departs at 06:19. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/05

A$299

02/05

A$213

Today

A$250

04/05

A$120

05/05

A$120

06/05

A$154

07/05

A$213

08/05

A$102

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 8 May 2026 with a price of A$102

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from A$102 to A$902 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$102, which is on 2026-05-08.