Trains tickets from Greensboro, NC to Richmond, VA, US

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TueAug 5
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Trains leaving Friday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Greensboro
    Departure location: Greensboro Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Greensboro
    Departure location: Greensboro Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Greensboro
    Departure location: Greensboro Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Greensboro
    Departure location: Greensboro Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Greensboro
    Departure location: Greensboro Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Greensboro to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $115Average Duration4h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $194Average Duration5h 41m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Greensboro to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
4h 50mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Greensboro, NC to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration5h 41m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:29am
Distance166 miles (267 km)
Latest train departure8:24am

Greensboro to Richmond Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$57
07/28
$116
Today
$63
07/30
$63
07/31
$49
08/01
$49
08/02
$57
08/03
$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Greensboro, NC to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $556 for a train ticket from Greensboro, NC to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-07-31.

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 Greensboro to Richmond 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Richmond you take, 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 Greensboro and Richmond, 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 Greensboro to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Greensboro, NC

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