There are 5 ways to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
best- Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VANew York
3h 26m$15–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
4h 25m$17–245Drive 107.7 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University107.7 mi
1h 55m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to RichmondFlixBus N2471 / ...
3h 30m$25–77Bus #2
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to The Plaza at Main Street StationVirginia Breeze
3h 47m$26–31
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Washington Union Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Howard University and Virginia Commonwealth University is 117 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE which takes 3h 26m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE which takes 3h 26m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $250 and takes 4h 25m.
Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Howard University to Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VA once daily. Tickets cost $10–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to The Plaza at Main Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 356+ hotels available in Virginia Commonwealth University.








