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Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
Major art museum with a wide-ranging collection from antiquity to contemporary works; one of Richmond’s signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 12 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Richmond, VA on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 333 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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 Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $375 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $311 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA costing on average $375 (€303).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
You'll arrive about -2h -22m sooner (5h 57m by bus vs 4h 35m by car) and save roughly $-7.26 (€-5.87) compared to fuel and tolls ($64 (€52) vs $57 (€46)). 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:36PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h05 | 7:00 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h45 | 8:15 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional · 4085 AMTRAK | 4:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h49 | 9:25 PM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h50 | 11:05 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 6h25 | 12:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h45 | 12:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h55 | 2:25 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:10 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
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· | 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h15 | 9:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h10 | 8:20 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h25 | 10:25 AM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h45 | 2:15 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h55 | 5:55 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 6h05 | 4:05 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Richmond — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Richmond trip today.
Major art museum with a wide-ranging collection from antiquity to contemporary works; one of Richmond’s signature cultural attractions.
Museum of Richmond history in a historic district campus, known for exhibits on the city’s social, cultural, and civic story.
State history museum with exhibitions on Virginia’s people, politics, and culture, plus notable artifacts and rotating shows.
Lively shopping and strolling district filled with independent boutiques, murals, and a strong local character.
Beloved historic neighborhood known for late-19th-century row houses, leafy streets, and highly walkable blocks.
Island park in the James River with trails, ruins, river views, and photogenic rocky scenery popular with locals and visitors.
Small biscuits filled with salty cured Virginia ham, a classic snack and brunch item tied to the state’s long ham-curing tradition.
A Southern spread of cheddar, pimentos, and mayonnaise, commonly served with crackers or in sandwiches and widely loved in Richmond.
A thick regional stew usually made with chicken or pork, tomatoes, corn, and beans; a longtime comfort food in Virginia.
Popular deli and restaurant known for Jewish comfort food, lively brunches, and standout sandwiches in a retro setting.
Busy, acclaimed barbecue spot famous for smoked brisket, ribs, and a casual warehouse-style atmosphere.
Upscale restaurant in The Jefferson Hotel known for refined Virginia cuisine, polished service, and an elegant dining room.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while upscale dining and hotels can raise daily costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants before tax for good service; 15-18% if basic. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafes only if desired.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

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