The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to New York, NY will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 25 buses that leave Richmond, VA for New York, NY on Fri, Nov 28, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 461 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price | €216 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Richmond, VA to New York, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Live departures
Richmond, VA to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to New York, NY buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h10 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h40 | 12:50 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h45 | 3:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h00 | 4:40 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h50 | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h30 | 6:25 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h50 | 6:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 7h00 | 6:55 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h55 | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 9h05 | 10:35 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h10 | 10:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h50 | 12:50 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h15 | 2:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h55 | 3:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h20 | 4:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h45 | 4:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:30 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h00 | 7:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 11h30 | 12:50 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 12h45 | 2:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:20 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 8h40 | 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:10 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h50 | 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 6h50 | 9:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Buses from Richmond, VA to New York, NY run on average 21 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 286 miles (461 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 286 miles (461 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun from Richmond, VA to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Richmond, VA to New York, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun for as low as $55 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Richmond to New York
Traveling 335 miles from New York City to Richmond in Virginia can be done easily, conveniently and comfortably via bus in about eight hours. OurBus is often a cheap and fast option compared to other bus companies. Although there are no direct express buses along the route from Richmond to New York, OurBus company has intercity route plans with stops in Washington DC and Springfield that head to New York City from Richmond in good time. The Intercity route from Richmond to New York has a weekly frequency of 3-4 bus services with the bulk of services being on Mondays.
Which bus companies travel from Richmond to New York?
OurBus has buses operating the intercity route from Richmond to New York City. Although transportation by bus between the cities are not owned or operated by OurBus, the buses do meet the strict OurBus standards. Although all routes have stops along the route, there is no change required on services along the route, allowing passengers to relax and enjoy the ride. All OurBus buses feature modern amenities guaranteed to help passengers have a comfortable trip; reclining seats, WiFi, and charging points mean that travelers can bring along their gadgets and surf the net to pass the time. Free water and a sanitized restroom mean that travelers with OurBus can remain refreshed during the roughly eight-hour journey. And, no rescheduling fees mean that OurBus passengers can rebook their tickets if their plans change with ease and at no extra cost.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to New York?
The average duration taken to complete the intercity journey by bus from Richmond to New York City is approximately eight hours using OurBus services. The bus departs from Pine Street bus stop near Virginia Commonwealth University at 9:40 a.m. with stops at Springfield and two in Washington DC at around midday. Passengers will not need to disembark the bus at these stops, but may use them as a chance to stretch their legs or use the restroom.
How many buses are there from Richmond to New York?
The Intercity route from New York to Richmond has two daily buses on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. OurBus departures timetable for Intercity routes from Richmond to New York does not have buses scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The first bus from Richmond Pine Street bus station leaves at 9:40 a.m. to reach New York City at 5:40 p.m., just in time to check in, go out for dinner and see a show! What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Richmond to New York?
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Richmond to New York?
Departure station: For OurBus Intercity route, the journey by bus from Richmond to New York, the departure station in Richmond is at Pine Street VCU Medical Center Westbound and Eastbound station. The station is near Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University. It can be reached using bus 14 towards Hermitage/Wilmer that takes approximately six minutes or using BRT towards Main/Broad/ Willow Lawn. The station is near the coffee shops, boutiques, and various shops. The station has two platforms. Services and facilities available at the station include bicycle ramps, parking options, ticket machines and help centers.
Arrival station: For the bus journey from Richmond Virginia to New York City, the arrivals can be at either two bus stations in New York. The first arrival station is at Port Authority Bus Terminal that is located approximately two miles from the city center. Several public transportation options can be used to access different parts of New York City from the terminal. M104 from the bus terminal towards 41 ST via Broadway avenue, Bus Q towards Coney Island, bus M-Seven towards 14 at via Columbus, Bus A and Bus D. The buses take approximately ten minutes to get to the city center from the bus terminal. The terminal has various facilities like baggage storage, Red Cap for help with luggage, charging stations and points for mobile devices, free WiFi for 30 minutes, taxi dispatch center, and parking options 24-hours throughout the week. The second arrival station for OurBus Intercity route buses is at Madison Avenue between 26th and 27th Street in Manhattan. From the bus stop, getting around Manhattan and other parts of New York is doable through various means- by walking to different destinations; by using buses number- BXM18, BXM-three, BXM-four, M-one, M-two, QM21, X68; or through trains- Far Rockaway, Hudson Long Beach, and Port Washington; or through subway six, six-X, F and W. Nearby attractions near the stop include boutiques, Joe's coffee company, hotels and cafes, Central Park summer stage among others.
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Statue of Liberty, an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy located on Liberty Island
- Central Park, a vast urban park offering scenic landscapes, walking paths, and recreational activities
- Times Square, a bustling commercial and entertainment hub known for its bright lights and Broadway theaters
- Empire State Building, a historic skyscraper offering panoramic views of the city from its observation decks
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring diverse collections spanning thousands of years.
- Broadway, a famous theater district known for its high-quality productions and musicals
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn, known for their unique culture, food, and art scenes
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a poignant tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks
- Take a ferry to Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States
- Enjoy a food tour in Manhattan, sampling diverse cuisines from around the world.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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