Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Newark (NJ)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Newark.

Average Price$55 - $171Average Duration7h
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$51 - $618Average Duration6h 19m
41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
7hAverage Duration
$55Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Newark: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$149
Average train trip duration6h 19m
Number of daily trains18
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance277 miles (446 km)
Latest train departure5:35pm

Richmond to Newark Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/17
$142
05/18
$308
Today
$106
05/20
No data
05/21
No data
05/22
$106
05/23
$142
05/24
$142
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Newark was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $106

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond to Newark, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $106 to $439 for a train ticket from Richmond to Newark based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-05-22.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Richmond to Newark is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Newark, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Richmond and Newark, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to Newark, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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