Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US

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Next departures for Detroit to Richmond on October 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)CheapestFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Detroit Bus Station
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$82 - $216Average Duration22h 10m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$349 - $415Average Duration1d 6h
65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
22h 10mAverage Duration
$82Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$109
Average bus trip duration22h 10m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure12:20pm
Distance436 miles (702 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Richmond Bus

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$131
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$100
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Oct 19, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $461 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-10-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Detroit to Richmond.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Richmond, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Richmond.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Detroit to Richmond while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US?

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Bus from Richmond, VA, US to Detroit, MI

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Train from Detroit, MI to Richmond, VA, US

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