Bus from New York City to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Richmond on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
152 E Broadway
5221 Brook RdCheapest
CoachRunBus
    Chinatown - E Broadway
    Richmond (900 W Leigh St)Fastest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
    New York Port Authority
    Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Bus
    New York Port Authority
    Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
    FlixBusBus
    NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags

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    Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    86bus per day
    7h 55mAverage duration
    288 milesDistance
    12kgCO₂ emissions
    Average price£27 - £138Average duration7h 55m
    12kg CO₂e
    Average price£33 - £455Average duration6h 47m
    42kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Richmond, VA, US

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

    1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Richmond?

      The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Richmond start from £27. The average price for this route is around £45. 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 journey from New York City to Richmond?

      The average bus journey time from New York City to Richmond is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 288 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 30m and is operated by CoachRun.

    3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Richmond route?

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 86 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach, BBBus.com, CoachRun.

    4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Richmond?

      The earliest bus departs from New York City to Richmond at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

    5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Richmond?

      A bus journey from New York City to Richmond produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

    6. Which is the best bus company from New York City to Richmond?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

    7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Richmond?

      Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

    8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City 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 New York City to Richmond?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
    25/11
    £102
    26/11
    £87
    Today
    £34
    28/11
    £34
    29/11
    £34
    30/11
    £34
    01/12
    £25
    02/12
    £25
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

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

    You can expect to pay from £25 to £184 for a bus ticket from New York City to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-12-01.

    Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.

    What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Richmond, VA, US?

    busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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