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How to get fromShort Pump to Washingtonby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Short Pump to Washington by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Henrico to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus N2605 / ...
    1h 55m
    $35–52
  2. Drive 104.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Short Pump to Washingtoncar104.3 mi
    1h 56m
    $19–28
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to AlexandriatrainNortheast Regional
    2h 35m
    $39–262

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Short Pump, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Henrico to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–230 and the journey takes 2h. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day.

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