How far is Richmond from Durham?

The distance separating Richmond and Durham is 134 miles (216 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Richmond to Durham leave from Main Street Station and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Durham Heritage Centre, Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum, High Force Waterfall, Coastal Walk and The Bowes Museum.

Bus Richmond to Durham from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Durham on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:01pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 14m	4:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Durham on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30am	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	3h 15m	5:45am	Hillsborough Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00am	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	6:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Durham on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00am	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	6:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 50m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Durham on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30am	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	3h 15m	5:45am	Hillsborough Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00am	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	6:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Durham on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00am	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	6:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 50m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Durham on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00am	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	6:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

134 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $110	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $145	Average Duration8h 19m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5647 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Durham?

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

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

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

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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

11/18

$37

11/19

$40

Today

$36

11/21

$36

11/22

$36

11/23

$36

11/24

$34

11/25

$44

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $100 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually 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.