Bus Tickets from Albany, NY to Richmond, VA, US

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Next departures for Albany to Richmond on November 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Albany Bus Terminal
    Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)Cheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      Albany Bus Terminal
      Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)Fastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
        Albany Bus Terminal
        Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          Albany Bus Terminal
          Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
          FlixBus
            SUNY Collins Circle
            HenricoNo tags

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            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            21bus per day
            13h 10mAverage Duration
            650 kmDistance
            16kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$94 - $364Average Duration13h 10m
            16kg CO₂e
            Average Price$138 - $618Average Duration10h 37m
            59kg CO₂e

            Bus Albany, NY to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket Price$166
            Average Bus Trip Duration13h 10m
            Number of daily buses21
            Earliest bus departure3:20am
            Distance650 km
            Latest bus departure11:20pm

            Albany to Richmond Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany, NY - Richmond, VA, US

            1. What is the travel distance from Albany to Richmond?

              It's about 650 km (403 miles) from Albany to Richmond.

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Richmond?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany, and end it at Main Street Station, in Richmond.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            11-01
            $168
            11-02
            $168
            Today
            $240
            11-04
            $206
            11-05
            $116
            11-06
            $102
            11-07
            $120
            11-08
            $125
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $102

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $102 to $256 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-06.

            Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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            Bus Travel Tips

            Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Albany to Richmond.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

            Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Albany to Richmond, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

            Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Albany to Richmond that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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            Did you know?

            The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

            The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

            One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

            What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Richmond, VA, US?

            busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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