TRAVEL
If you travel by plane or train, rental cars are not necessary,
but feel free to rent one if you feel it will give you more flexibility over the weekend.
BY PLANE
We recommend you fly into Richmond International Airport (RIC). Taxis and Uber/Lyft drivers are readily available at the airport. Both hotels are approximately 25 minutes drive from the airport.
If flying directly to RIC involves unpleasant connections, you can fly into Washington DC Dulles (IAD) or Washington Reagan National (DCA), however, those are a solid (with no traffic) two-hour drive from Richmond. If you choose this option and wish to use a car service we recommend, Richmond Limousine (reachable at (804) 266-2800 or RichmondLimo.com) or James Limousine (reachable at (804) 273-1540 or jameslimousine.com).
BY TRAIN
Amtrak runs a regular schedule from NYC and DC. Please note that there are two Richmond stations—Staples Mills (RVR) and the downtown Main Street Station (RVM). Service is great until you get to DC where they start single tracking heading south. This is a great option if you have plenty of time and don’t want the stress of driving or the expense of flying. However, please know that not once has the train arrived on time for any of our many trips over the past 12 years, so plan accordingly. The Main Street Station is a block from the Courtyard. You will want to catch an Uber/Lyft to the Jefferson Hotel.
BY CAR
Interstate 95 cuts right through Richmond, so the drive is uncomplicated if not terribly exciting. The drive from mid-town Manhattan to Richmond takes just over 6 hours with no traffic (but definitely expect some!!),
so this is also a good option as well if you live within driving distance.