- Must visit
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
One of the top art museums in the South, with global collections, sculpture gardens, and strong rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 16 buses that leave Baltimore, MD for Richmond, VA on Thu, Jul 23, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct buses cover the 207 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $409 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $18 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $47 (€47).
A bus is $379 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $409 (€409).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 10h 36m.
You'll arrive about -1h -28m sooner (3h 24m by bus vs 2h 56m by car) and save roughly $-4.99 (€-4.99) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€29) vs $24 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA buses for today, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h10 | 11:40 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h20 | 12:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h00 | 12:40 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h00 | 2:25 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 23 | |||||
![]() | 12:10 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h00 | 3:10 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h00 | 4:35 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 2:20 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h25 | 5:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h25 | 9:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 4h35 | 11:30 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h50 | 3:15 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Richmond, Mechanicsville Tpke (Exxon), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h35 | 4:00 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h50 | 5:55 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:20 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h55 | 8:15 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 3h55 | 8:35 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€17) by train.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€18) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Richmond, VA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Richmond, VA trip today.
One of the top art museums in the South, with global collections, sculpture gardens, and strong rotating exhibitions.
Science museum in a grand former train station, offering live demos, labs, and a dome theater for all ages.
Campus museum noted for eclectic art, Egyptian antiquities, and thoughtful exhibitions in a landmark VCU setting.
Beloved riverside estate and park with gardens, trails, wildlife exhibits, and broad appeal for first-time visitors.
Nationally known urban park system for trails, rapids, forested escapes, and active adventure in the heart of the city.
Scenic park with river rapids access, suspension footbridge views, and one of Richmond's best outdoor walking loops.
Virginia country ham is salt-cured and aged for a deep, savory flavor. It is a classic Southern staple long associated with Virginia smokehouses and holiday tables.
Pimento cheese is a creamy spread of cheddar, pimentos, and mayonnaise. It is a beloved Southern snack in Richmond, often served with crackers or sandwiches.
Shrimp and grits pairs sautéed shrimp with creamy ground corn grits. It is a regional Southern favorite commonly found on Richmond brunch and dinner menus.
Popular Southern diner serving biscuits, pimento cheese, and hearty breakfasts. Lively, casual spot with a strong local following.
Historic casual restaurant known for Southern comfort food, Brunswick stew, and pies. Cozy, old-school atmosphere in the Church Hill area.
Refined New American restaurant featuring seasonal Virginia ingredients and polished service. Elegant yet approachable setting in Jackson Ward.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than NYC or DC, while transit is limited, so rideshares or parking can add costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts; small tips are appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Richmond, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA buses use the Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) to Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride). Use this guide to compare Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
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