Getting Around Richmond
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Richmond Airport information
Richmond International Airport (RIC) Approximate taxi fare: $26.28 USD Located just seven miles from downtown Richmond, Richmond International Airport services nine airline carriers and provides non-stop flights to 22 destinations, including Atlanta, Toronto, Dallas, New York, St. Louis, Boston, Orlando, Chicago, Detroit and Philadelphia, as well as connecting flights to destinations worldwide. Richmond International welcomes nearly four million passengers to its striking interior accented by arched ceilings and gleaming terrazzo floors each year. The airport's two-level, light-filled terminal features many visitor amenities, including restaurants and retail shops, a visitor's center and full-service business center with fre…
Richmond Airport information
Richmond Train information
Main Street and Staples Mill StationsAmtrak services two stations in the Richmond Area. The Main Street Station is in downtown Richmond, located just minutes from the Greater Richmond Convention Center, while the Staples Mill Station is located 10 miles west of downtown Richmond.Amtrak routes traveling through Richmond include the daily Carolinian/Piedmont route, which also services Raleigh, Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The Regional route, with multiple departures daily, runs along the Northeast Corridor from Newport News, Virginia, to Boston. The Silver Service/Palmetto route runs from New York City to Miami.
Richmond Train information
Richmond Public information
Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) Bus LineThe Greater Richmond Transit Company provides timely, exceptional bus service throughout downtown Richmond and its surrounding areas on 26 local routes. Visitors traveling to the Richmond International Airport should use the GRTC Purple Route, while the Greater Richmond Convention Center is accessible along the Blue Route. Buses run daily from 5 to 1 AM. Local route fare is $1.25 each way. For easier access, guests can purchase Go Cards for $5, $10 or $25 to be used in lieu of cash.Rental CarsSeveral rental car agencies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty, service Richmond International. They are located on either side o…
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