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

The journey from Richmond to Raleigh by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (225 km).

How can I get from Richmond to Raleigh without driving?

You can reach Raleigh 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 Raleigh from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 10m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
02:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 10m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
11:30	Main Street Station	8h 11m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 27 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 20m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
02:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	3h	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
11:30	Main Street Station	8h 11m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	3h	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
02:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	3h	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
11:30	Main Street Station	8h 11m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Raleigh on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 39m	14:40	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
01:50	5221 Brook Rd	3h 10m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2h 45m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
18:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 20m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£23 - £86	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £106	Average duration3h 46m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Raleigh?

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 Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 £24

Greyhound Richmond Raleigh recent customer reviews

The bus smells like urine and 💩 the bus stop was dirty nasty full of drug addict its like in Middleville time the worst experience this is my first time riding the bus and it's my last

Salah Eddine N.

26 January 2024

It was great

Leslie R.

17 October 2024

I only used Greyhound because of the discount tickets on Bus Bub

Scherrie K.

20 February 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi2.2

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

What's the distance between Richmond and Raleigh by coach?
The journey from Richmond to Raleigh by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (225 km).
How can I get from Richmond to Raleigh without driving?
You can reach Raleigh 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

21/11

£23

22/11

£18

Today

£18

24/11

£29

25/11

£29

26/11

£48

27/11

£27

28/11

£25

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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 Raleigh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £353 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Wanda Coach, Amtrak 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.