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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 1 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Staples Mill RoadOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 1 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Staples Mill RoadOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 1 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 1 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 1 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to RichmondAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Los Angeles, US to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5345 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $267
Los Angeles to Richmond Train
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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $547To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $547 to $2,611 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $547 which is on 2025-08-01.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Los Angeles to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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