Commuting from Richmond to DC
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Topic: Commuting from Richmond to DC
Posted By: Leroy
Subject: Commuting from Richmond to DC
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2006 at 9:05pm
I just joined this site today in hopes of finding a better way to commute from my home in Richmond,VA to the VRE stop in Fredricksburg or to DC. I currently am waking up at 4:00am and driving to Fredricksburg where I catch the VRE by 5:10am. Is there anyone else making that trip that would like to alternate driving to the station with me.
Leroy
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Posted By: waterelf
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2006 at 9:22am
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You might try registering with Commuter Connections or something similar. I also have slugged from Route 17 with drivers who are from Ladysmith and Ashland, so I know there are people driving in from that area.
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Posted By: SuzAnne
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2006 at 10:31am
You should contact Tim Kaine. I understand that he hopes to travel from Richmond to DC someday, but he also wants to convert the HOV into a toll road. There are some who believe that is about as dumb as anything a politician could do.
Also, consider using the HOV all the way. Hook yourself up to a car pool or drive to a VDOT commuter lot near the 'Burg and then slug in. It is more flexible and faster than the VRE.
Suzan
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Posted By: 122582
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2006 at 12:13pm
Do a search on van pool sites. There is at least one van pool coming up from Richmond.
Keep slugging alive - tip your driver today!
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Posted By: frustratedcommuter
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2006 at 3:43pm
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Or you could just move closer to work..........DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: ccary2
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2006 at 10:00pm
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Is anybody commuting from Richmond to DC?
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Posted By: DC2RV
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2006 at 7:34am
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A lady I know commutes from Richmond. She drives to F'burg, then catches a vanpool to downtown (19th and E).
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Posted By: getmehome pweeze
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2006 at 10:00am
I wish you luck Leroy, you must truly enjoy your job, or make a whole helluva lot of money!
:'}
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Posted By: shelbybrynn
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2006 at 12:18pm
Posted By: Mabutoo
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 2:04am
Hi Leroy,
I too recently started working in DC and live in Richmond. I considered vanpooling, commuter flights and rail. I compared the cost and hassle factors of each option and decided to go with buying a monthly pass through amtrak (Cost $650 Richmond - Alexandria). I too get up at about 4am, get ready and then drive to the train station. By the way, I chose Alexandria because its the closest to richmond (and therefore the cheapest) that sits next to the subway. Anyway, once I am on the train I can get up to 2 more hours of sleep and be in DC by 7 or 8am (depending on if you take the 5am or 6 am train). Vanpooling is a third of the cost but I dont see myself getting any work done in the van while watching a bad scene on the Road warrior outside my window (a.k.a I95 especially near the beltway). Also, me driving in that kind of traffic is not an option...too stressful.
I considered commuter flights to Ronald Reagan National (also located on the Metro) but way too expensive and of course the main hassle is those hated two words (airport security). I don't need to undress to take the train, they have a cafe car for food, newspapers and drinks, AC adapters next to all seats and quiet cars (no loud noise or cell phones allowed) for the ride in the morning.
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Originally posted by Leroy
I just joined this site today in hopes of finding a better way to commute from my home in Richmond,VA to the VRE stop in Fredricksburg or to DC. I currently am waking up at 4:00am and driving to Fredricksburg where I catch the VRE by 5:10am. Is there anyone else making that trip that would like to alternate driving to the station with me.
Leroy
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Posted By: NoSUV
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 6:53am
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Originally posted by SuzAnne
You should contact Tim Kaine. I understand that he hopes to travel from Richmond to DC someday, but he also wants to convert the HOV into a toll road. There are some who believe that is about as dumb as anything a politician could do.
Also, consider using the HOV all the way. Hook yourself up to a car pool or drive to a VDOT commuter lot near the 'Burg and then slug in. It is more flexible and faster than the VRE.
Suzan
Bob McDonnell's campaign said that his solution to transportation was to convert the express lanes into HOT. Kaine actually stopped the HOT project on I95/I395.
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Posted By: Pamselfish
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 9:06am
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There are tons of us commuting daily from Richmond (a great place to live) to the DC metro area (better paying jobs). Most of us have tried all the options to see which one works best for us. Personally I chose to be in a vanpool for the last year and a half. A few months ago, however, a new option appeared on the scene. Spirit Tours is now providing a luxury motor coach (soft reclining seats, overhead storage for luggage, bathroom, dvd screens) with professional drivers that departs Richmond (and a few other places) each morning and drops off at the Pentagon (metro access to all of DC), Crystal City and Navy Annex. Unlike Greyhound and Amtrak, the cost is reasonable, can be paid per month, and qualifies for the government Transportation Subsidy benefit. To me, this is the best option so far, by far. It's so comfortable, and because we commuters aren't having to share the driving, everyone is pleasant and stress-free. This is the happiest I've been with my commute for years, so I thought I should share the information with my fellow Richmonders. The contact number is: 804-517-4974.
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Posted By: mitun1101
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2010 at 9:40pm
Does any van go from Westend (Short Pump area) to DC area? If so, what is the cost range and time frame? Does it qualify for Fed subsidy?
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Posted By: SuTaRiCh
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2010 at 6:53am
I got a ride home (slugging) the other day from the Pentagon to Rte 17 with a man who was continuing home to Chester (? Chesterfield?) - SW of Richmond!
I have also seen Vans on the road that are Richmond to Belvoir and Richmond to DC.
Commuter Connections is a good place to go.
There are clearly people doing what you do. Good luck Leroy.
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Posted By: tschilling
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2010 at 9:01pm
I recently moved to Richmond from NC to follow my wife who got a job here. As it works out I've now gotten an unbelievable job opportunity in DC and I'm looking to commute. Unfortunately my work hours are going to be such that VRE or bus/van lines won't work (11am - 7pm). Are there any suggestions as to what I can do? minus moving, which we're considering doing in April once our current lease is up, moving to Fredericksburg that is. Better yet, since single commuting is likely my only option, any tips on cheap parking near Union Station? I know Union Station is $20 a day.
Thanks
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Posted By: slug123456789
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2010 at 9:29am
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Originally posted by tschilling
I recently moved to Richmond from NC to follow my wife who got a job here. As it works out I've now gotten an unbelievable job opportunity in DC and I'm looking to commute. Unfortunately my work hours are going to be such that VRE or bus/van lines won't work (11am - 7pm). Are there any suggestions as to what I can do? minus moving, which we're considering doing in April once our current lease is up, moving to Fredericksburg that is. Better yet, since single commuting is likely my only option, any tips on cheap parking near Union Station? I know Union Station is $20 a day.
Thanks
Don't know about parking at union station, and I don't know where in DC you are working but you could always park at Springfield Metro. This probably doesn't help you too much but you should definetly check out the parking at other metro stations. I know that where I work in Arlington you can find monthly rates at parking garages and you could take the metro to your work but since I don't really know your situation I can't help too much.
Good Luck!!!
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Posted By: tschilling
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2010 at 12:04pm
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i'll be working a block away from union station. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm is only temporary training period. once i go Full Time I'll be Thur-Friday 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 5am-3pm...i'm thinking about just going with an extended stay hotel or something for 3 nights a week, maybe 4 nights...i just can't stand sitting in traffic.
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