- Must visit
Yale University Art Gallery
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 41 m
Buses per day
19
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 $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 19 buses that leave Richmond, VA for New Haven, CT on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 571 km distance in an average of 9 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 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.
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· Omio 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 $61. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 354 miles (571 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $78 Average price | $82 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) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $0.52 (€0.43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
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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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to New Haven, CT buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ 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 | 10h15 | 2:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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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 $61 (€50) 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 $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Renowned museum housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. A standout stop for painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Celebrated natural history museum known for dinosaurs, fossils, anthropology, and family-friendly science exhibits. Recently renewed and very popular with visitors.
Historic neighborhood and leafy square known for Italian heritage, brownstones, and spring cherry blossoms. One of New Haven’s most loved walking areas.
Large park with trails, lawns, and elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound. A top choice for outdoor time and scenic photos.
Walkable historic campus with courtyards, Gothic architecture, libraries, and plazas. It is the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Coal-fired, thin-crust pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven’s signature dish and a point of local pride.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
A simple local pizza variation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and little or no mozzarella. It highlights the city’s Italian American baking tradition.
Well-known local favorite for New Haven-style pizza, including excellent red pies and house specialties. Casual setting with strong local reputation.
Legendary, long-running pizzeria best known for New Haven-style apizza and its famous white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply traditional.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for refined cooking, polished service, and a more upscale dining experience.
Moderate for a U.S. college city: casual food is affordable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey on busy weekends.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service, delivery, and rideshares.
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