What is the distance between Philadelphia and Richmond?

The distance covered from Philadelphia to Richmond is 334 km (207 miles).

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

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

Bus Philadelphia to Richmond from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $215	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $673	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 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 $58

Greyhound Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

The bus ran extremely late due to a system outage, the staff allowed questions to be asked and reassured people that the buses would be leaving they just didn’t know when.

Nia K.

July 23, 2019

Extra delay. We were supposed to arrive at 3:55am but got there at 7:40am instead.

Massaran K.

March 8, 2019

Great company

Massahoudou D.

April 30, 2021

BBBus.com

3/5125 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.2

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Richmond?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

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

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Richmond?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Richmond is 334 km (207 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Richmond?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, 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

11-17

$51

11-18

$51

Today

$51

11-20

$51

11-21

$51

11-22

$51

11-23

$51

11-24

$65

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $197 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound 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.