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Cleveland Museum Of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in University Circle, known for its outstanding collections spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. A top cultural stop in Cleveland.
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
20 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, OH will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond, VA for Cleveland, OH on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 569 km distance in an average of 20 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 20 h 5 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 Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $385 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 21m Average total duration 13h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH costing on average $253 (€207).
A bus is $233 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH costing on average $385 (€315).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
Train takes on average 13h 51m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ · | 1:50 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 14h25 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 14h05 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 19h55 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
· · | 9:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 14h15 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:25 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 14h00 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Richmond, VA | 20h05 | 6:20 AM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Cleveland, OH run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $80 (€65) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 13h 5m.
Distance 353 miles (569 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€65) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 13h 5m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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