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Train Richmond to Detroit: Trip Overview

Train Richmond to Detroit: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$255
Average train trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure4:52 AM
Distance448 miles (721 km)
Latest train departure11:06 AM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Based on 3666 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $158.00

US train company: Brightline

Richmond to Detroit Trains

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Information on this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures4:52AM - 11:06AM
Minimum Price$158
Average Ticket Price$255
Minimum Trip Duration20h29m
Average Train Trip Duration1d2h
Distance448 miles (721 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond - Detroit

The average train ticket price from Richmond to Detroit is $255. The best way to find train tickets from Richmond to Detroit is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Richmond and Detroit is around 1d 2h, although the fastest train will take about 20h 29m. This is the time it takes to travel the 443 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Richmond to Detroit can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Richmond to Detroit by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Richmond to Detroit, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Detroit, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Fox Theater , Eastern Market, Old St. Mary, The Guardian Building, Detroit Historical Museum.

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 Richmond to Detroit 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Detroit you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to Detroit, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Detroit to Richmond

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