What is the distance between Philadelphia and Richmond?

About 207 miles (334 km) separate Philadelphia and Richmond.

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

If you're headed to Richmond from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Main Street Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Richmond from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 30m	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h	8:10am	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	4:50pm	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Richmond on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	11:35pm	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 35m	7:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 10m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $163	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $389	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Richmond?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, 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
Visit page
C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

FlixBus Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

Was very good

Ana M.

July 4, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

The bus ran extremely late due to a system outage, the staff allowed questions to be asked and reassured people that the buses would be leaving they just didn’t know when.

Nia K.

July 23, 2019

Extra delay. We were supposed to arrive at 3:55am but got there at 7:40am instead.

Massaran K.

March 8, 2019

Great company

Massahoudou D.

April 30, 2021

BBBus.com

3/5126 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.2

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

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

11/22

$64

11/23

$35

Today

$45

11/25

$45

11/26

$71

11/27

$45

11/28

$45

11/29

$45

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $248 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Greyhound 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.