How far is San Diego from Richmond?

The distance separating San Diego and Richmond is 2249 miles (3627 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Richmond leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Main Street Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus San Diego to Richmond from $240 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for San Diego to Richmond on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:00pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 15h	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
	2:00pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 21h	2:10pm	Richmond	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	4:50pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d	8:15pm	Richmond	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 17h	1:45pm	Richmond	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 17h	1:45pm	Richmond	No tags

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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 days, 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $199, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

2248 milesDistance

91kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$199 - $472	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$507 - $577	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 330kg CO₂e

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$265

Average bus trip duration2d 21h

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance2248 miles (3625 km)

Latest bus departure7:35pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,348 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,177 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.

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

San Diego to Richmond Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Richmond?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Richmond, VA, US

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Richmond.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Richmond.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Richmond.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Richmond, VA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 21h	Avg Price$265	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 4h	Avg Price$552	Daily Departures6

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Richmond?

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Richmond, VA, US

How far is San Diego from Richmond?

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Richmond, VA, US?

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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