How far is Charlotte from Richmond by coach?

The journey from Richmond to Charlotte by coach covers an approximate distance of 248 miles (399 km).

Is there a way to reach Charlotte from Richmond without a car?

You can reach Charlotte from Richmond by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Richmond to Charlotte from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Henrico	5h 50m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 35m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:10	Henrico	5h 50m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 45m	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	04:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 35m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	5h 45m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 45m	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 35m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	5h 45m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 45m	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 35m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	5h 45m	08:15	Queen City Dr	Cheapest
	Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 45m	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 35m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:10	Henrico	5h 50m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 45m	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:00	5221 Brook Rd	5h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 15m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:00	5221 Brook Rd	5h 45m	09:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlotte on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 15m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	06:45	4127 Glenwood Dr	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 55m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	04:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 35m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

251 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £110	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £227	Average duration15h 24m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Charlotte?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 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 £28

Greyhound Richmond Charlotte recent customer reviews

Driver was rude and drove fast. He told to passengers that breaks were 15 minutes but he stayed at break 30 minutes.

Heli H.

9 August 2019

I waited 4 hours to get on the bus and no one told us the bus was delayed

Jerome L.

25 August 2018

Wish busses could leave on time

Sherry S.

2 August 2017

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

CoachRun

3.5/5657 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

Based on 657 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. CoachRun ticket prices on this trip start at £34

CoachRun Richmond Charlotte recent customer reviews

Trip ran 40 mins late

Damaro R.

15 January 2025

Its okay. Bus was nice and clean

Manjil D.

6 October 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Richmond, VA, US to Charlotte, NC

How far is Charlotte from Richmond by coach?
The journey from Richmond to Charlotte by coach covers an approximate distance of 248 miles (399 km).
Is there a way to reach Charlotte from Richmond without a car?
You can reach Charlotte from Richmond by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£43

25/11

£59

Today

£52

27/11

£48

28/11

£32

29/11

£37

30/11

£45

01/12

£48

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £32

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

You can expect to pay from £32 to £568 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £32, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Amtrak, 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.