The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£174
Average price
£228
Fastest journey
6 h 18 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to New York, NY will cost around £228 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £174.
Of the 11 trains that leave Richmond, VA for New York, NY every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 461 km distance in an average of 6 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4174 AMTRAK · 174 Northeast Regional7:007h14Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA14:14Penn Station, New York, NY£1741One-way1 change
4274 AMTRAK · 174 Northeast Regional7:306h44Main Street Station, Richmond, VA14:14Penn Station, New York, NY£1751One-way1 change
138 Northeast Regional15:087h09Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA22:17Penn Station, New York, NY£2101One-way0 changes
86 Northeast Regional5:546h21Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA12:15Penn Station, New York, NY£2101One-way0 changes
98 Silver Meteor3:526h55Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:47Penn Station, New York, NY£2101One-way0 changes
94 Northeast Regional11:066h18Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA17:24Penn Station, New York, NY£2571One-way0 changes
86 Northeast Regional5:546h21Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA12:15Penn Station, New York, NY£2101One-way0 changes
80 Carolinian14:046h31Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA20:35Penn Station, New York, NY£2571One-way0 changes
90 Palmetto16:416h42Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA23:23Penn Station, New York, NY£2101One-way0 changes
4274 AMTRAK · 174 Northeast Regional7:306h44Main Street Station, Richmond, VA14:14Penn Station, New York, NY£1751One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £72.
Distance: 461 km
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£113 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £244 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Richmond, VA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to New York, NY trains for today, Wednesday 13 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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90 Palmetto | 16:41 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h42 | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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98 Silver Meteor | 3:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h55 | 10:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 5:19 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 6h56 | 12:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 5:54 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h21 | 12:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
4174 AMTRAK · 174 Northeast Regional | 7:00 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 7h14 | 14:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
4274 AMTRAK · 174 Northeast Regional | 7:30 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 6h44 | 14:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
94 Northeast Regional | 11:06 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h18 | 17:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
40 Floridian+ 2122 Acela | 12:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h57 | 19:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional | 12:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 8h34 | 21:26 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
80 Carolinian | 14:04 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h31 | 20:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 15:08 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 7h09 | 22:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Trains from Richmond, VA to New York, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 461 km distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 461 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 3:52 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Richmond, VA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Richmond, VA and New York, NY from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Richmond, VA and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single-level layout with an enclosed waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: GRTC Route 19
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with access from Main Street.
- The Roosevelt
- Lemaire Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- The Berkeley Hotel
- Omni Richmond Hotel
- The Commonwealth
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office, and waiting area
- Bus: GRTC Pulse
- Several local bus lines available
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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