There are 8 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)RIC - ALB
5h 31m$101–564Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
14h 30m$92–164Bus, train via Washington
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
13h 9m$105–1,007Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Saratoga Springs502.5 mi
9h 16mDrive 502.5 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs502.5 mi
9h 16m$92–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
14h 3m$102–492Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
14h 21m$106–1,137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to New York, NYRichmond VA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SchenectadyVIA Rail
16h 26m$94–262
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Broadway & Lake Ave via Richmond, Washington Union Station, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Saratoga Springs is 444 miles. The road distance is 505.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs without a car is to bus and train via Washington which takes 13h 9m and costs $100 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 14h 30m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 14h 3m.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs is 505 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Saratoga Springs.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Saratoga Springs, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Broadway & Lake Ave via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, New York Midtown, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Schenectady, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz, State St & S. Church St, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–360
- Business Class
- $120–430
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $16–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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