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How to get fromRichmond to Appalachian Trailby bus, train, taxi, car, plane or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Appalachian Trail by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    6h 38m

  2. Drive 207.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Appalachian Trailcar207.1 mi
    3h 59m
    $38–55

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    9h 14m
    $140–644

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planeRIC - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    6h 16m
    $145–450

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1busSwb
    8h 11m

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)planeRIC - LWB
    2. Take the taxi from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    7h 29m
    $195–690

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planeIAD - ROA
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    6h 1m
    $159–453

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Appalachian Trail via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 8h 11m.

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