How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to Richmond?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Richmond start from $38. The average price for this route is around $87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Charlottesville to Richmond?

The average bus travel time from Charlottesville to Richmond is 7h, covering a distance of 109 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond?

The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Richmond at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond?

A bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Charlottesville to Richmond?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlottesville to Richmond?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlottesville to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlottesville to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Charlottesville to Richmond from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	4h 2m	7:47pm	Main Street Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	3h 4m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	CheapestFastest
	3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	3h 4m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	3h 4m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	CheapestFastest
	3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	3h 4m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:16 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 48mAverage Duration

99 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $184	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $157	Average Duration5h 48m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Richmond?

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Stops in Richmond

A
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
B
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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C
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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D
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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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

OurBus

4/53,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $177

Greyhound Charlottesville Richmond recent customer reviews

Everything was fine except no time to clean the bus before we boarded. It was a mess!

Kathleen G.

April 11, 2019

The service was miserable. My bus got cancelled. I had to catch a flight in Richmond and spent 111$ to get there. I believe it would be Greyhound's responsibility to cover part of those costs. On top of that, there was a bus leaving at 8 a.m. leaving from C'ville to Richmond (the 4.30 a.m. one) They should have informed me so that I could have taken that one. I saw it because I came to the station for reimbursement but obviously did not have my luggage with me. So, I'm not satisfied with the service at all and will not use Greyhound in the future. Best, Franziska Oertle

Franziska O.

March 12, 2019

The bus was 5 hours late and almost left the station without picking up the people waiting there

Megan S.

October 8, 2018

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to Richmond?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Richmond start from $38. The average price for this route is around $87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Charlottesville to Richmond?
The average bus travel time from Charlottesville to Richmond is 7h, covering a distance of 109 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Richmond at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond?
A bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Charlottesville to Richmond?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlottesville to Richmond?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlottesville to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlottesville to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$66

11-27

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Today

$66

11-29

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11-30

$125

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12-03

$66

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $125 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-12-03.