There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Short Pump by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2h 9m$53–94Drive 104 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Short Pumpcar 104 mi
1h 56m$19–28Bus, line 19 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus 19
3h 59m$32–50
Washington to Short Pump by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Short Pump is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Short Pump is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Short Pump. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Broad & Pouncey Tract via Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station and Willow Lawn + Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Washington and Short Pump is 117 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Short Pump without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Washington to Short Pump, including transfers.
Washington to Short Pump bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Short Pump is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 59m.
Washington to Short Pump bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Short Pump is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Washington to Short Pump.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Short Pump, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Broad & Pouncey Tract via Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station and Willow Lawn + Shelter in around 3h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- webcustomerservice@ridegrtc.com
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tract
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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