Whatever you decide is best, be sure to arrange transport to campus from whatever she comes in on. This can be the most challenging in some cases. My D flies into RIC which is never direct for us either but coming from the west coast, it’s just something she has to live with. The campus has some airport shuttles but very limited on hours they run. They aren’t scheduled for kid who will spend all day on a plane and have to come in during the evening. My D took cabs first semester because she was too young to have an Uber account. After she turned 18, she started using uber with isn’t cheap but more affordable than a cab. Hopefully the campus shuttle works for her.
The public transit in Richmond can be a frustration. Taxis and Uber seem to be the preferred way to get around since public transit can take hours to go even short distances. You’d think there would be some smoother routes to the college.