How far is Durham from Richmond?

The distance between the two cities is 134 miles (216 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Durham to Richmond leave from Durham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Main Street Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Durham to Richmond from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Hillsborough Rd	3h 45m	3:30am	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	BP Gas Station	3h	1:00am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 50m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	BP Gas Station	4h 5m	12:05am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 5m	6:50am	Henrico	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	BP Gas Station	2h 15m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 10m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	4h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	BP Gas Station	4h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 5m	6:50am	Henrico	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	BP Gas Station	2h 15m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 10m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	4h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	BP Gas Station	4h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 50m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	BP Gas Station	2h 15m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 10m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	4h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	BP Gas Station	4h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	4h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	BP Gas Station	2h 15m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 10m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	BP Gas Station	4h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 50m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 10m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	BP Gas Station	2h 15m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	4h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 50m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	BP Gas Station	4h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Richmond on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 10m	5:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	BP Gas Station	2h 15m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	4h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	3h 50m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	BP Gas Station	4h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham 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 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $110	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $133	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Durham and Richmond?

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

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

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Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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CoachRun

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Cleanliness3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US by bus

How far is Durham from Richmond?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durham to Richmond?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$44

11/22

$28

Today

$51

11/24

$40

11/25

$67

11/26

$56

11/27

$41

11/28

$36

The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $127 for a bus ticket from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, Wanda Coach 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.