Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: 5221 Brook Rd
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 108 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: bbbus.combbbus.com
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 6 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$201Average Duration6h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$32 - US$389Average Duration5h 3m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day
5h 3mAverage Duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 10m
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance335 km
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Richmond to Philadelphia Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Richmond to Philadelphia.

Bus service from Richmond to Philadelphia will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Richmond to Philadelphia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Philadelphia, PA

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

    It's about 334 km (207 miles) from Richmond to Philadelphia.

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

    Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-31
US$35
09-01
US$35
Today
US$35
09-03
US$35
09-04
US$35
09-05
US$35
09-06
US$35
09-07
US$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$35

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$129 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually FlixBus 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

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Richmond to Philadelphia, 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 Richmond to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA

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