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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond, VA for Columbia, MD on Thu, Mar 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 19 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Mar 19 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $239.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $318 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 2:30 AM Richmond, VA | 2h50 | 5:20 AM Columbia, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Low season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: CoachRun from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MDYou can travel by bus between Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD with CoachRun for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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