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Telfair Academy
A historic art museum in a Regency-style mansion, part of Telfair Museums, with American and European works in a landmark downtown setting.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
693 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Savannah, GA 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 Savannah, GA will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 3 buses that leave Richmond, VA for Savannah, GA on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 693 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 13 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Savannah, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 430 miles (693 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $351 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m 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 Savannah, GA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Savannah, GA costing on average $128 (€104).
A bus is $228 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Savannah, GA costing on average $351 (€284).
Other travel options to Savannah, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
You'll arrive about -3h -8m sooner (8h 55m by bus vs 6h 47m by car) and save roughly $-26.74 (€-21.66) compared to fuel and tolls ($123 (€100) vs $96 (€78)). 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 FlixBus.
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 03:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Savannah, GA buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 3:20 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 12h30 | 3:50 PM Savannah, Bus Station (W Oglethorpe Ave) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 16h00 | 8:35 PM Savannah, Bus Station (W Oglethorpe Ave) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 17h10 | 4:35 AM Savannah, Bus Station (W Oglethorpe Ave) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 16h40 | 3:50 PM Savannah, Bus Station (W Oglethorpe Ave) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 9h05 | 8:50 AM Savannah, Bus Station (W Oglethorpe Ave) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Savannah, GA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 430 miles (693 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 430 miles (693 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
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