How much is the train ticket from Richmond to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to New York City start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to New York City?

The average train ride duration from Richmond to New York City is 6h 50m, covering a distance of 288 miles (465 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 7m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Richmond to New York City route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Richmond to New York City?

The earliest train departs from Richmond to New York City at 4:52am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Train Richmond to New York City from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	7h	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:05am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	7h 23m	3:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	7h	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:05am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	7h 23m	3:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	7h	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:05am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	7h 23m	3:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	7h	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:05am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	7h 23m	3:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:11pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 24m	8:35pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	10:19am	Staples Mill Road	6h 17m	4:36pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	5:55am	Main Street Station	6h 53m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:55am	Main Street Station	6h 53m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:42am	Main Street Station	6h 54m	4:36pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:41pm	Staples Mill Road	6h 42m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:25am	Staples Mill Road	6h 23m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:55am	Main Street Station	6h 53m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52pm	Staples Mill Road	7h 3m	7:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:55am	Main Street Station	6h 53m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to New York City on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:35pm	Staples Mill Road	7h	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:05am	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:23am	Staples Mill Road	7h 23m	3:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:35am	Main Street Station	6h 37m	12:12pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $121	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $579	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Richmond, VA, US and New York City?

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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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5619 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 $51

Amtrak Richmond New York City recent customer reviews

Muy demorado

Sara L.

November 26, 2022

Will take again

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August 31, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richmond, VA, US to New York City by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Richmond to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to New York City start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to New York City?
The average train ride duration from Richmond to New York City is 6h 50m, covering a distance of 288 miles (465 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 7m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Richmond to New York City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Richmond to New York City?
The earliest train departs from Richmond to New York City at 4:52am. And the latest train departs at 5:35pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/29

$308

11/30

$308

Today

$174

12/02

$90

12/03

$54

12/04

$122

12/05

$139

12/06

$147

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $653 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-12-03.