What is the distance between Birmingham and Richmond?

The distance between Birmingham and Richmond is around 958 km (594 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Richmond?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Main Street Station, in Richmond.

Bus Birmingham to Richmond from $125 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Birmingham to Richmond on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 40m	9:40am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 35m	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 7h	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	8:15pm	Richmond	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 10m	4:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16hAverage Duration

959 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $285	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$197 - $1,481	Average Duration22h 23m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Richmond?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Richmond?
The distance between Birmingham and Richmond is around 958 km (594 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Richmond?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station, in Birmingham, and end it at Main Street Station, in Richmond.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$233

11-22

$243

Today

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11-24

$310

11-25

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11-26

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11-27

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11-28

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $233

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $233 to $398 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $310 which is on 2025-11-24.