Getting Around Richmond

By Car
Two hours by car from Washington DC via I-95, which cuts through the east side of downtown, Richmond is also served by Amtrak which pulls into 7519 Staples Mill Rd, five miles northwest of downtown, and Greyhound, which stops just off I-64 at 2910 N Blvd, also a good way from the center. Richmond International Airport, ten miles east of downtown, is served by major carriers and has a small visitor center (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; tel 804/236-2360) in the arrivals terminal.

By Bus
Most of Richmond is compact enough to walk around, but to get to outlying places (like the stations or the Museum of Fine Arts) you might want to take a GRTC bus (zone system, most fares $1.25; tel 804/358-GRTC). More convenient for museum-hopping is the weekend-only Cultural Connection bus (June-Nov Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun noon-5.30pm; $1; tel 804/266-8100), whose three separate routes link all major sites.

Bicycles
Bikes are available for rent at Two Wheel Travel, a couple of miles from downtown at 2934 W Cary St (tel 804/359-2453).

Taxis
If you choose taxi travel to get around the Richmond Region, you can hail one on the street or call ahead for a guaranteed ride. Taxis can only be picked up at airport or hotel taxi stands. Taxi rates are approximately $1.50 per mile.