How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Memphis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Memphis start from $169. The average price for this route is around $246. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Memphis?

The average bus travel time from Richmond to Memphis is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 1158 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Memphis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Memphis?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Memphis at 4:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Memphis?

A bus trip from Richmond to Memphis generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Memphis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Memphis?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Memphis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Memphis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richmond to Memphis from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Memphis on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10pm	Henrico	22h 45m	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 20m	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 1h	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Memphis on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	1d 7h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	19h 50m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 20m	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 1h	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Memphis on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	19h 50m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 1h	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 3h	1:40am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Memphis on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	1d 7h	8:45pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	19h 50m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 1h	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:01pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Memphis on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 1h	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	19h 50m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 20m	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Memphis on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h	7:25am	Memphis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	19h 50m	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 20m	4:20pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 1h	8:55pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	11:25pm	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:49 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 23 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

23h 20mAverage Duration

1158 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$169 - $672	Average Duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$308 - $1,582	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Memphis?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in Memphis

A
Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,606 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Memphis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Memphis start from $169. The average price for this route is around $246. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Memphis?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Memphis is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 1158 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Memphis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Memphis?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Memphis at 4:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Memphis?
A bus trip from Richmond to Memphis generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Memphis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Memphis?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Memphis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Memphis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-12

$300

12-13

$267

Today

$251

12-15

$245

12-16

$171

12-17

$183

12-18

$303

12-19

$325

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $171

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 Memphis, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $171 to $1,414 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-12-16.