- Must visit
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale's premier art museum spans ancient to modern works in landmark architecture. A must for world-class collections and free admission.
Cheapest price
kr562
Average price
kr650
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
571 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT will cost around kr650 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr562.
Of the 14 buses that leave Richmond, VA for New Haven, CT on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 571 km distance in an average of 9 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
+
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus+
·
FlixBus+
·
FlixBus
+
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
+
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr586. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr586, and a train costs an average of kr982.
Distance: 354 miles (571 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr740 Average price Cheapest | kr1856 Average price | kr745 Average price | kr787 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT:
A bus is kr5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT costing on average kr745.
A bus is kr1116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT costing on average kr1856.
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr597 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr568 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr838 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr568 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr585 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr585 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr562 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr597 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr574 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr562 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr638 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr562 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr568 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr615 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr779 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr626 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr632 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr820 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr785 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price kr808 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr574 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 11h30 | 1:40 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 16h00 | 7:30 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 10h10 | 1:40 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:20 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 12h10 | 7:30 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
· | 9:10 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 10h55 | 8:05 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 9h45 | 6:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 9:10 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 13h10 | 10:20 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 9h05 | 6:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 10h50 | 10:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:10 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 11h30 | 12:40 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
· · | 3:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 13h55 | 5:40 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 10h05 | 4:20 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 6:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 12h15 | 6:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 13h55 | 8:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 12h10 | 8:55 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr586 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 354 miles (571 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 354 miles (571 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price kr586 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of New Haven, CT — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Haven, CT trip today.
Yale's premier art museum spans ancient to modern works in landmark architecture. A must for world-class collections and free admission.
Renowned museum of rare books and manuscripts, famous for its translucent marble building and a Gutenberg Bible on display.
Major natural history museum known for dinosaur fossils, minerals, and cultural exhibits, recently renewed with modern galleries.
Historic central green framed by churches and civic buildings. It is the city's signature gathering place and best starting point downtown.
Beloved hilltop park with traprock cliffs, trails, and sweeping city views. Popular for hiking, photos, and local outdoor culture.
Tree-lined neighborhood centered on Yale's colleges, museums, and courtyards. Best area for architecture spotting and campus wandering.
New Haven-style apizza is coal-fired, thin, chewy, and lightly charred. It is the city’s signature food and a defining local tradition.
White clam pizza tops apizza with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is a New Haven original made famous locally.
Italian ice is a smooth frozen fruit dessert sold in classic neighborhood stands. It is a beloved warm-weather treat in New Haven.
Beloved neighborhood stand serving Italian ice and frozen treats. A simple, nostalgic stop for a classic local dessert in East Rock.
Legendary casual pizzeria on Wooster Street, known for coal-fired apizza and the original white clam pie. Bustling, historic, and quintessentially New Haven.
Refined farm-to-table restaurant highlighting seasonal New England ingredients with polished service. One of New Haven’s best-known upscale dining rooms.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels can be pricey on peak dates, dining is mid-range, and local buses are relatively affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and New Haven, CT bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need