Transportation

Traveling to the Richmond Region couldn't be easier. Located within a day's drive of half of the U.S. population, the Richmond Region is easily accessible from Interstates 95 and 64. Located two hours south of Washington, D.C. and two hours west of the Atlantic Coast, we're easily accessible by motorcoach, plane or train. Because of the Region's central location, we're also an ideal hub for daytrips to such places as Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Jamestown, Petersburg, Virginia Beach, Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg.

Two new low-cost carriers make getting here easy.
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By Air

The Richmond International Airport is located 15 minutes from downtown. Eight major carriers including our new low-cost carriers, AirTran and Jet Blue, as well as American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and USAirways offer non-stop flights to 21 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Orlando, St. Louis, and Toronto, and connecting flights to destinations worldwide. The airport is currently undergoing a $245 million capital improvement including an expansion of the air control tower, terminal, concourse, roadways and parking garages.

By Train

Amtrak has two stations in the Richmond Region - Main Street Station located in downtown Richmond and Staples Mill Station, located approximately 10 miles west of downtown. Train arrivals from the north include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Boston. Arrivals from the south include Raleigh, N.C., Columbia, S.C., Tampa, Fla. and Orlando, Fla.

Whether you bring your own coach on get one when you arrive, you'll find the Richmond Region easy to navigate.

In-town Travel

If you're looking for charter services, luxury limousines or specialized handicapped-access transportation, the Region has multiple transportation providers that are available to help you navigate throughout the Region via motorcoach.
 

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Getting Around

Motorcoach travel in the Richmond Region is easy. While driving in the Region, it's helpful to remember these tips:

  • Right turns are allowed on red unless posted otherwise.
  • Left turns on red are allowed from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless posted otherwise.
  • Headlights must be turned on during inclement weather or whenever windshield wipers are used.
  • There are many four-way stops in the Region. When two or more vehicles approach a four-way stop controlled by stop signs, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
  • Downtown Richmond streets are mostly one way with Broad Street as an exception. One-way traffic generally alternates with every other street.

Orient Yourself

Although some hotels and attractions have on-site motorcoach parking, others may require you to park in nearby designated parking areas. Use our parking tips (pdf, 99kb) to find the perfect place to park while you're in the Region.

If you're looking for a restaurant near your morning tour route or the closest shopping district to your hotel, use our interactive maps to customize a map with the types of places you're looking for - hotels, attractions, restaurants or shops. We have two maps to help you get around - one of the Region and one that focuses on the city and parts of the surrounding counties.

Highway Assistance

Call "511" or 1-800-578-4111 for information about Virginia highway and traffic conditions, travel services and more. To report road hazards and unsafe work zones call the Virginia Department of Transportation highway help line at 1-800-367-ROAD.

Want to Know More?

  • Richmond International Airport - 804-226-3000 or www.flyrichmond.com
  • Amtrak Main Street Station - 804-646-6246 (MAIN)
  • Amtrak Staples Mill Station - 804-553-2903
  • Amtrak fares and schedules - 800-USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com