Washington to Richmond by train
Richmond lies 154 km (95 mi) south of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 187 km (116 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Washington | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Broad Street Station, Hull Street Station, Westham Station |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 23173–23298 |
Where to book trains from Washington to Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Washington?
154 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south of Washington; by road roughly 187 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Richmond by train?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Richmond?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.