Bus from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Richmond on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
2230 New York Ave NE
5221 Brook RdCheapest
CoachRunBus
    		2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
    		Richmond (900 W Leigh St)Fastest
    FlixBusBus
    		Union Station
    		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
    		Union Station
    		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    		Bus
    		Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
    		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:59 PM EST.

    Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    36bus per day
    2h 5mAverage Duration
    155 kmDistance
    4kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$31 - $142Average Duration2h 5m
    4kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$25 - $129Average Duration2h 15m
    14kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Richmond?

      The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Richmond start from $31. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Washington to Richmond?

      The average bus travel time from Washington to Richmond is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 155 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, BBBus.com, CoachRun, Virginia Breeze, Megabus.

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

      The earliest bus departs from Washington to Richmond at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

      A bus trip from Washington to Richmond generates an estimated 4 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 Washington to Richmond?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.

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

      Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Virginia Breeze has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

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

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

    9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Richmond?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Virginia Breeze, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
    11-25
    $36
    11-26
    $67
    Today
    $36
    11-28
    $34
    11-29
    $36
    11-30
    $36
    12-01
    $34
    12-02
    $28
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $28

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

    You can expect to pay from $28 to $156 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-02.

    Usually FlixBus, 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.

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