How to get from Richmond to Arlington, Va by bus and metro?

From Richmond to Arlington, Va by bus and metro

To get from Richmond to Arlington, Va in Arlington County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the GREYHOUND US0670 bus from Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) station to Washington Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the A58 bus from 17th St Nw (East) & I St Nw station to Wilson Bl+Pierce St N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Arlington, Va on the Moovit app.

189min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Metro - RED
Bus - A58A58
Walk to Arlington, Va
Leaves from Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    ID RVA6
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    New York Port Authority
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut North - NE Corner Connecticut Ave. & K St., NW (Elevator)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    17th St Nw (East) & I St Nw
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - A58A58
    Wait for bus
    A58
    West To Seven Corners
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson Bl+Pierce St N
    ID 6000697
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arlington, Va
    Walk to
    Arlington, Va
    1731 Wilson Blvd.
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Richmond to Arlington, Va

The distance between Richmond, Arlington County and Arlington, Va, Arlington County is approximately 115.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Arlington, Va by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Richmond to Arlington, Va

To check the bus and metro schedule from Richmond to Arlington, Va using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Richmond) and destination (Arlington, Va), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Arlington, Va?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0670, Metro line RED, Bus line A58.

  • Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Arlington, Va?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Richmond to Arlington, Va?

    The GREYHOUND US0670 bus line goes from Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) station near Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Washington Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Washington Union Station near Arlington, Va in Arlington County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Richmond to Arlington, Va by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Arlington, Va in Arlington County by bus and metro is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Richmond to get to Arlington, Va?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0670 bus from the Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) stop near Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Richmond and Arlington, Va?

    Get off the bus at the Washington Union Station, which is closest to Arlington, Va in Arlington County.

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