What is the travel distance from Detroit to Richmond?

It's about 714 km (443 miles) from Detroit to Richmond.

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

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

Bus Detroit to Richmond from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Detroit to Richmond on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	19h 50m	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	19h 50m	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
	Bus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 55m	5:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	18h 50m	7:10am	Richmond	No tags
	Bus	9:00pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 10m	8:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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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 22 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

22h 10mAverage Duration

717 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$95 - $495	Average Duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$329 - $577	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Richmond?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, 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

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

What is the travel distance from Detroit to Richmond?
It's about 714 km (443 miles) from Detroit to Richmond.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Richmond?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, 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

11-25

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11-26

$368

Today

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11-28

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11-29

$342

11-30

$306

12-01

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12-02

$167

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $167

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

You can expect to pay from $167 to $1,151 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2025-12-02.