The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 21 buses that leave Washington, DC for Richmond, VA on Mon, Mar 02, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 02 the direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Mar 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $191.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$33 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Washington, DC to Richmond, VA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Richmond, VA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Richmond, VA buses for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h50 | 8:25 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h55 | 9:35 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h25 | 12:30 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h55 | 1:10 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h00 | 2:15 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3h00 | 4:30 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h00 | 3:30 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h05 | 4:20 PM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h10 | 7:15 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:05 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 2h15 | 8:20 PM Richmond, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h15 | 9:05 PM Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h10 | 10:55 PM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h20 | 12:20 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h00 | 1:00 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h10 | 1:35 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:25 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h05 | 2:30 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h05 | 4:05 AM Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h55 | 4:40 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2h05 | 5:15 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h55 | 5:40 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1h55 | 7:25 AM Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
Buses from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€16) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by train.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€16) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority from Washington, DC to Richmond, VAYou can travel by bus between Washington, DC to Richmond, VA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for as low as $17 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Virginia State Capitol, a historic building designed by Thomas Jefferson housing the Virginia General Assembly
- Maymont, a 100-acre Victorian estate and public park featuring gardens, a mansion, and a nature center
- Hollywood Cemetery, a scenic resting place for many notable figures with beautiful views of the James River
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a 50-acre garden offering themed displays, a conservatory, and educational programs
- St. John's Church, a historic site known for Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.
- American Civil War Museum, an institution dedicated to the history and impact of the Civil War
- Belle Isle, an island park offering hiking trails, rock climbing, and scenic views of the James River
- Richmond Canal Walk, a scenic path along the James River with historical markers and art installations
- Science Museum of Virginia, an interactive museum with exhibits on science, technology, and space
- Carytown, a vibrant shopping and dining district known for its eclectic boutiques and eateries.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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