Next departures for Richmond to Columbia on November 21
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5221 Brook Rd
1729 Broad River Road
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Main Street Station
Columbia, SC
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Columbia, SC
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Next departures for Richmond to Columbia on November 22
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1729 Broad River Road
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Next departures for Richmond to Columbia on November 24
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Next departures for Richmond to Columbia on November 25
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Next departures for Richmond to Columbia on November 26
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Main Street Station
Columbia, SC
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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Columbia
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 647 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $158
Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $184
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F - Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
Stops in Columbia
A - Columbia Bus Station
710-A Buckner Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
B - McDonald's - Columbia
7400 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
C - Flying J Travel Center
5901 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Columbia, SC by bus
What is the travel distance from Richmond to Columbia?
The distance between Richmond and Columbia is around 511 km (317 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Columbia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, and end it at Columbia Bus Station, in Columbia.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-18
$145
11-19
$145
Today
$145
11-21
$145
11-22
$145
11-23
$145
11-24
$145
11-25
$145
The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $145
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $145 to $783 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-11-21.
Usually Amtrak 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Columbia, SC?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination