Richmond International Airport (RIC) is a joint civil-military public airport in Sandston, Virginia. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Richmond. RIC is the busiest airport in central Virginia and the third-busiest in the state.
If you’re driving to RIC Airport, type the address below into your mapping device to get the directions:
Richmond International Airport
Airport Code: (RIC)
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Drive,
Richmond, VA 23250, USA
Ground Transportation
If you’re arriving at the airport and need to get to your destination affordably and on time, Richmond International Airport offers various ground transportation options. These options include Shuttles, Ride-Sharing Companies, Taxis, Rental Cars, and Public Transportation.
To help you book the best deal, we’ve listed information about each transportation option. Check below to find out more.
Richmond Airport Shuttle
The airport shuttle is the best transportation choice if you want an affordable and safe ride that is at the same time cheaper than taxi service. There are many shuttle services allowed to operate at RIC Airport. If you’re interested in their rates and locations, we have all the answers for you.
We’ve singled out the best companies that offer airport services in the following list.
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Shuttle Company
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Phone Number
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Virginia Air Link
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(804) 372-7433
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Marrow Transportation
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(757) 564-5466
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James River Transportation
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(804) 249-1052
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Richmond Limousine
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(804) 266-2800
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Winn Transportation
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(800) 296-9466
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Southern Belle’s Transportation
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(804) 505-1012
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Tripp’s Travel
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(804) 347-9318
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Black Car Richmond
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(804) 629-0629
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Virginia Air Link operate late-model minivans and large sedans. They offer airport transfers with safe service and competitive prices. To find out their rates from RIC Airport to some popular destinations (and vice versa), check our list below.
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Destination
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Rate
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East End
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$28
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Downtown
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$30
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Tuckahoe/Bon Air
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$38
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West End
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$43
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Midlothian
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$48
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Chesterfield
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$58
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Williamsburg
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$78
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Ashland
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$83
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Charlottesville
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$113
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They also offer rides from RIC to the following airports:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - $160
- Dulles International Airport - $185
- BWI Airport - $210
James River Transportation is headquartered in Richmond, and it features a fleet of more than 80 vehicles. At Richmond International Airport, their counter is on the first floor, just to the right of the escalators leading to the gates upstairs.
They offer sedans (max 3 passengers) and vans (max 11 passengers) for the airport transportation and Richmond Airport Shuttle service, and if you’re interested in their estimates, check the following list.
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Destination
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Sedan Price
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Van Price
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Maymont Nature Center
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$33
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$61
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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$33
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$61
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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$53
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$100
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Downtown
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$58
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$109
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Bon Air
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$64
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$120
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Chesterfield
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$64
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$120
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Richmond Limousine serves the entire metro Richmond region and provides service and special rates when traveling to Richmond International Airport. They have a large fleet of luxury limousines, town cars, stretch SUV’s, and passenger vans. So, you can find an appropriate vehicle for every situation.
Contact them to find out more and book a ride. Their pick-up location at RIC Airport is inside, at the bottom of the escalator on the Baggage Claim level.
Marrow Transportation provides chauffeured service to and from Richmond International Airport. The drivers monitor your flight status, get inside the terminal 15 minutes before your flight arrives, and meet you in the Baggage Claim area.
If you have any questions about their airport services, call them at (757) 564-5466.
Winn Transportation is Virginia’s longest running ground transportation company. If you need a ride for a large group of people, this is the perfect choice for you because Winn charters the entire buses. They do not provide single passenger tickets.
You can book a bus right up until the day of travel, but the best time to book is as early as possible to ensure availability.
To find out more, call them at (804) 358-9466 or (800) 296-9466 (toll-free).
If you park in one of the economy parking lots (A or B), enjoy the free EasyPark shuttle service. They offer transportation from the parking lots to the terminal building every 10-15 minutes. EasyPark shuttles run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For additional questions, contact Parking Services at (804) 236-4030.
Hotel Shuttles
Because of its convenient location, Richmond Airport is close to many hotels where travelers can stay after their flights.
To help you find the best one, we’ve outlined the most popular hotels that offer courtesy shuttles. However, you should first confirm with the hotel if the service is available and make a reservation.
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Hotel
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Phone Number
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The Jefferson Hotel
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(888) 918-1895
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Residence Inn by Marriott
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(804) 225-5550
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Linded Row Inn
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(804) 783-7000
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Delta Hotels by Marriott
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(804) 788-0900
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Hyatt House Richmond-West
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(804) 360-7021
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The Westin
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(804) 282-8444
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Holiday Inn Express
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(804) 788-1600
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Ride-Sharing Companies
Ride-Sharing services are very popular nowadays due to their affordable prices. If you want to share your ride, there are two available services at RIC Airport: Uber and Lyft.
We’ve chosen some destinations and found out the lowest estimates; you can discover them in the following list:
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Downtown
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Maymont Nature Center
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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Bon Air
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UberX
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$13.33
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$20.98
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$23.09
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$30.27
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UberXL
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$22.49
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$36.35
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$40.79
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$51.01
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Lyft
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$30-35
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$24-28
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$25-30
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$30-35
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Lyft XL
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$50-60
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$36-40
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$42-49
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$50-60
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Lyft Lux
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$60-70
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$50-55
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$50-60
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$60-70
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Taxi Services
Want to grab a taxi cab? No problem, you can find taxis at RIC Airport in the center section of the lower level curbside, adjacent to the North and South parking garages (follow the Ground Transportation signs).
Service runs from first flight departure to last flight arrival. Each operator offers wheelchair-accessible vehicles. For more information, contact any of the companies in the following list:
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Taxi Company
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Phone Number
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Airport Taxi
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(804) 233-4444
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Galaxy Cab
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(804) 560-4408
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Mimi Taxicab
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(804) 873-2477
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Henrico Taxi
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(804) 517-4000
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To help you compare the prices, we’ve listed the fares for Henrico Taxi if you’re going from Richmond Airport to some of the following destinations:
- Downtown - $29.75
- Maymont Nature Center - $37.75
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - $45.50
- Bon Air - $53.00
Rental Car Services
If you don’t like sharing your ride with others, don’t worry, there are nine rental car companies available at Richmond International Airport. All rental car counters are located near the central entrance of the terminal building on the lower level.
To find out more, choose a company from the following list and call them for more information:
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Rental Car Company
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Phone Number
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Alamo
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(804) 222-7477
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Avis
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(804) 222-7416
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Budget
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(804) 222-2491
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Dollar
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(866) 434-2226
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Enterprise
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(804) 222-0865
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Hertz
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(804) 222-7228
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National
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(804) 222-7477
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Payless
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(800) 729-5377
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Thrifty
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(877) 283-0898
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Public Transportation
Public transport is always the cheapest transportation option. If you are one of the budget-conscious travelers and want to use the bus service, you can easily find one at RIC Airport.
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) provides high-frequency public bus service to and from Richmond International Airport, as well as other Richmond locations.
GRTC offers three trips every weekday to RIC on the Route 56 South Laburnum.
The new Route 7 A/B Nine Mile Henrico is servicing RIC in Henrico County every 30 minutes, Monday to Friday between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Their one-way fare for a local route is $1.50. You can buy various passes as well:
- One-day pass - $3.50
- 7-day pass - $17.50
- 30-day pass - $60.00
For additional information about service and schedules, call (804) 358-4782.
A Different Ride for Each Budget
Shared Shuttle
Shared Ride Shuttle service is the most economical way to and from the airport yet very convenient and efficient.
Private Cars/Limos/Vans
Book a private car, van or limo when you need direct, exclusive service to and from the airport.
