Bus from Louisville to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Louisville to Richmond on January 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GreyhoundBus
Louisville, KY
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Louisville, KY
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Louisville, KY
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Louisville, KY
HenricoNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Louisville, KY
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags

Get from Louisville to Richmond

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
23h 10mAverage Duration
737 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Louisville 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Richmond?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Richmond start from $139. The average price for this route is around $222. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Richmond?

    The average bus travel time from Louisville to Richmond is 23h 10m, covering a distance of 737 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Louisville to Richmond route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Louisville to Richmond?

    The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Richmond at 2:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Richmond?

    A bus trip from Louisville to Richmond generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Louisville 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 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Richmond?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Louisville to Richmond?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Louisville 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
01-16
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01-17
$186
Today
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01-19
$180
01-20
$179
01-21
$174
01-22
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01-23
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Louisville to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $1,279 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2026-01-21.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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