4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
It's difficult to get from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV without transferring at least once.
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6:00 PM14h25Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:25 AMCharleston, Greyhound Bus Station, WV$941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+6:00 PM14h25Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:25 AMCharleston, Greyhound Bus Station, WV$941One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $360.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $386 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV:
A bus is $28 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV costing on average $113 (€113).
A bus is $301 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV costing on average $386 (€386).
Other travel options to Charleston, WV take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Live departures
Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus+ | 6:00 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 14h25 | 8:25 AM Charleston, Greyhound Bus Station, WV | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€78) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 233 miles (376 km) distance in 14h 20m.
Distance 233 miles (376 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€78) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 20m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV 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 Charleston, WV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV
Most Richmond, VA to Charleston, WV buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to Charleston, Greyhound Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Charleston, WV bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Richmond, VA station do buses to Charleston, WV leave from?
Getting to Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) from Richmond city centre
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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