How much is the bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Richmond start from $50. The average price for this route is around $93. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

The average bus trip duration from Winston-Salem to Richmond is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 188 miles (303 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Wanda Coach , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Richmond at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Richmond generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Winston-Salem to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Winston-Salem to Richmond from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Richmond on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 5m	9:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Winston-Salem, 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy	4h 45m	2:30am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
	Bus	6:45pm	Winston-Salem, 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy	5h 20m	12:05am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	8h 30m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	6:15pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	9h 30m	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Winston-Salem to Richmond on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:10am	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 50m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:45am	Winston-Salem, 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy	3h 30m	4:15am	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
	Bus	6:45pm	Winston-Salem, 1425 Silas Creek Pkwy	5h 20m	12:05am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
	Bus	2:55pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	6h 5m	9:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35pm	Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station	8h 30m	1:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:49 AM EST.

Get from Winston-Salem to Richmond

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

188 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Winston-Salem and Richmond?

Stops in Winston-Salem

A
Winston Salem Greyhound Bus Station
100 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
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B
E Sprague St
841 E Sprague St, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
C
Winston-Salem Bus Stop
2500 Old Lexington Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
D
1237 Silas Creek Pkwy
1237 Silas Creek Pkwy., Winston-Salem, NC 27127 (Hong Kong King Buffet)

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 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 Winston-Salem Richmond recent customer reviews

I showed up to find the bus had been cancelled, the woman at at the desk (very politely) explained this has been happening a lot lately

Garrett B.

May 23, 2019

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,610 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 Winston-Salem to Richmond, VA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
The cheapest bus tickets from Winston-Salem to Richmond start from $50. The average price for this route is around $93. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
The average bus trip duration from Winston-Salem to Richmond is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 188 miles (303 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Winston-Salem to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Wanda Coach, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Winston-Salem to Richmond at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
A bus trip from Winston-Salem to Richmond generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Winston-Salem to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/26

$85

11/27

$59

Today

$63

11/29

No data

11/30

No data

12/01

$69

12/02

No data

12/03

No data

The cheapest trip from Winston-Salem to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $166 for a bus ticket from Winston-Salem to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.