What's the distance between Philadelphia and Richmond by coach?

The distance between Philadelphia and Richmond by coach is approximately 207 miles (334 km).

What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Richmond without a car?

You can travel to Richmond from Philadelphia by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Philadelphia to Richmond from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 30m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 10m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 35m	07:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	18:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:15 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £117	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £365	Average duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87378 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £32

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.

23 July 2019

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

Massaran K.

8 March 2019

Great company

Massahoudou D.

30 April 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 by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US

What's the distance between Philadelphia and Richmond by coach?
The distance between Philadelphia and Richmond by coach is approximately 207 miles (334 km).
What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Richmond without a car?
You can travel to Richmond from Philadelphia by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£28

17/11

£28

Today

£28

19/11

£28

20/11

£28

21/11

£28

22/11

£28

23/11

£28

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 16 Nov 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £111 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 £28, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.