- Must visit
National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Radford, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Radford, VA to Washington, DC will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 2 buses that leave Radford, VA for Washington, DC on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 367 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Radford, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $399 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Radford, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Radford, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $93 (€77).
A bus is $316 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Radford, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $399 (€329).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
You'll arrive about -2h -40m sooner (5h 50m by bus vs 4h 10m by car) and save roughly $-29.55 (€-24.36) compared to fuel and tolls ($82 (€68) vs $53 (€43)). 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 Infobus, Virginia Breeze.
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 Virginia Breeze | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
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Buses from Radford, VA to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $49 (€41) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 5:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Radford, VA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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