Trains tickets from Austin, TX, US to Richmond, VA, US

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TodayJun 24
TomorrowJun 25
from $2,227
ThuJun 26
from $1,985
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$115 - $457Average Duration1d 14h
51kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$310 - $1,850Average Duration2d 9h
185kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
1d 14hAverage Duration
$115Cheapest ticket
51kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin to Richmond: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$571
Average train trip duration2d 9h
Number of daily trains2.0769230769230766
Earliest train departure9:24am
Distance1262 miles (2034 km)

Austin to Richmond Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/22
$558
06/23
$558
Today
$550
06/25
$2,150
06/26
$1,916
06/27
No data
06/28
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06/29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin to Richmond was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $550

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

You can expect to pay from $550 to $2,358 for a train ticket from Austin to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,916 which is on 2025-06-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Austin to Richmond is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Austin and Richmond, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Austin to Richmond while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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