What is the travel distance from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?

The distance separating Richmond and Fort Lauderdale is 805 miles (1298 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale start their journey at 8531 Fordson Rd and wind up at Greyhound 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 Fort Lauderdale?

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, EZride Surf School, Sea Experience, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Billie Swamp Safari.

Bus Richmond to Fort Lauderdale from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10pm	Henrico	1d 3h	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	1d 6h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 11h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 5m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	1d 6h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 50m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	1d 6h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 5m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 14h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	11:25am	Henrico	1d 6h	5:30pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

804 milesDistance

118kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $431	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $445	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in Richmond

A
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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B
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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C
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, 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

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A
Greyhound Station
515 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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B
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
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C
Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave
299 NW 22nd ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
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D
Port Everglades Terminal 21
Port Everglades Terminal 21, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
E
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
F
Port Everglades Cruise Port
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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

3.5/587,396 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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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Best price found

11/24

$246

11/25

$274

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$290

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$124

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$198

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$186

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$197

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $124

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 Fort Lauderdale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $124 to $1,130 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-11-27.

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