What is the distance between Norfolk and Richmond?

The distance between the two cities is 81 miles (131 km).

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

If you're headed to Richmond from Norfolk, chances are that your bus will depart from Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Staples Mill Road. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Norfolk to Richmond from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 32m	4:57pm	Main Street Station	Fastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 32m	4:57pm	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 32m	4:57pm	Main Street Station	Fastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 32m	4:57pm	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50pm	Norfolk	2h	9:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
11:05am	Norfolk	2h 25m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	2h 45m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:05am	Norfolk	2h 25m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
7:50pm	Norfolk	2h	9:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	2h 45m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50pm	Norfolk	2h	9:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
7:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 59m	10:14am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
11:05am	Norfolk	2h 25m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
7:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 59m	10:14am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	2h 45m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50pm	Norfolk	2h	9:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
7:10am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 4m	10:14am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
11:05am	Norfolk	2h 25m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
7:10am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 4m	10:14am	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	2h 45m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50pm	Norfolk	2h	9:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
11:05am	Norfolk	2h 25m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	2h 45m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Richmond on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:05am	Norfolk	2h 25m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
7:50pm	Norfolk	2h	9:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	3h 7m	5:32pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
10:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	2h 45m	1:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	2h 32m	4:57pm	Main Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk 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 2 hours and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2hAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $31	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $118	Average Duration2h 2m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

Greyhound Norfolk Richmond recent customer reviews

Overall accomplished satisfactory, safe ride at good value. Late by 30-40 minutes at 4 am with no way to know why was stressful

David L.

August 28, 2021

They said the bus was running late be patient the bus left Norfolk at 8:20 pm should have left 6:45

Laurie H.

November 15, 2019

Bus was late but it was okay, I was too!! So I made it on time! No complaints lol, things worked out for the better 🖤

Holadem S.

September 2, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Richmond?

Stops in Norfolk

A - Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station

B - Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop

Stops in Richmond

A - Staples Mill Road

B - Main Street Station

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

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

What is the distance between Norfolk and Richmond?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk 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

11/16

$25

11/17

$21

Today

$35

11/19

$35

11/20

$19

11/21

$23

11/22

$23

11/23

$26

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $94 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually 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.