The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond, VA for Edison, NJ on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 422 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 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.
11:05 AM6h50Richmond, VA5:55 PMEdison, NJ$601One-way0 transfers
11:05 AM6h50Richmond, VA5:55 PMEdison, NJ$601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $274 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m 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 Edison, NJ:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ costing on average $158 (€129).
A bus is $199 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ costing on average $274 (€223).
Other travel options to Edison, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
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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 Edison, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:05 PM Richmond, VA | 6h50 | 6:55 PM Edison, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ
Buses from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ
Most Richmond, VA to Edison, NJ buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ 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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