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Richmond to Greensboro by train

Greensboro lies 265 km (165 mi) south-west of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 35 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 323 km (201 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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RichmondGreensboro
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population226,610285,342
Elevation68 m (223 ft)260 m (853 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordBroad Street Station, Hull Street Station, Westham StationJ. Douglas Galyon Depot
Postal codes23173–2329827401–27499

Where to book trains from Richmond to Greensboro

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Common questions

How far is Greensboro from Richmond?

265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richmond; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Greensboro by train?

About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Richmond and Greensboro?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.