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

Arlington, Va to Richmond - Metro Schedule

The BLUE metro from Arlington, Va to Richmond runs from 12:20 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 5 min-5 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Arlington, Va to Richmond by bus and metro

To get from Arlington, Va to Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0670 bus and finally take the BRT bus from Main Street Station Westbound Station station to Government Center Westbound Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus and metro schedule from Arlington, Va may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Richmond on the Moovit app.

214min$7.65
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - BRTBRT
Walk to Richmond
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Bus Stop
    ID SPV6
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    ID RVA6
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Street Station Westbound Station
    ID 3521
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BRTBRT
    Wait for bus
    BRT
    Main/Broad/Willow Lawn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Government Center Westbound Station
    ID 3517
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond
    Walk to
    Richmond
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington, Va to Richmond

The distance between Arlington, Va, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Richmond, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 121.99 mi, which can typically be traveled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington, Va to Richmond by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Arlington, Va to Richmond

To check the bus and metro schedule from Arlington, Va to Richmond using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington, Va) and destination (Richmond), 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 Arlington, Va to Richmond?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0670, Bus line BRT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 3 hr 34 min.

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

    The BLUE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Arlington, Va in Arlington County to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington, Va in Arlington County and Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station near Arlington, Va in Arlington County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Arlington, Va and Richmond?

    Get off the metro at the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop, which is closest to Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Arlington, Va to Richmond?

    The ride from Arlington, Va to Richmond costs $7.65.

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