What is the distance between Birmingham and Richmond?

The distance separating Birmingham and Richmond is 594 miles (958 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Richmond?

If you're headed to Richmond from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will leave from Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Main Street Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Birmingham to Richmond from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Richmond on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 55m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Henrico	Fastest
	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 35m	9:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 50m	8:15pm	Henrico	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Richmond on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 15m	6:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Henrico	Fastest
	Bus	10:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 55m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 5m	8:20am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:24 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16hAverage Duration

595 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $198	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$136 - $1,025	Average Duration22h 23m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Richmond?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

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 traveling from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Richmond?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11/18

$136

Today

$111

11/20

$131

11/21

$161

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $190 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-11-20.