The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£223
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
16
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 £223 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Of the 16 trains that leave Richmond, VA for New York, NY every day 10 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 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 26 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.
90 Palmetto
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service
138 Northeast Regional
98 Silver Meteor
86 Northeast Regional
84 Northeast Regional
94 Northeast Regional
80 Carolinian
98 Silver MeteorTravel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 £41, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 461 km
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£114 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £200 Average Price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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, Thursday 13 November. 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 | 21:41 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h42 | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service | 22:00 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 7h35 | 05:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
186 Northeast Regional · 624 Keystone Service | 22:35 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 7h00 | 05:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
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98 Silver Meteor | 09:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h26 | 16:18 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 10:35 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 6h40 | 17:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 11:05 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h10 | 17:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 11:54 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 7h21 | 19:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 12:27 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h48 | 19:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
84 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional | 13:23 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 8h27 | 21:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
84 Northeast Regional+ 2166 Acela | 13:23 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 7h26 | 20:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
84 Northeast Regional | 13:23 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h15 | 19:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 16:06 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h18 | 22:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
40 Floridian+ 2122 Acela | 17:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 7h30 | 01:22 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional | 17:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 8h34 | 02:26 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
80 Carolinian | 19:11 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 6h24 | 01:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 20:08 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 7h13 | 03:21 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 14 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 461 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 461 km |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Richmond, VA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Richmond, VA and New York, NY from £41. 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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