How far is Richmond from Wilmington?

The distance between Richmond and Wilmington is around 294 km (182 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Wilmington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, and end it at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington.

Bus Richmond to Wilmington from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 20m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	5h	2:30am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	5h 5m	5:05pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 40m	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 40m	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 10m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 15m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 20m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 10m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 15m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:00pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	5h 5m	5:05pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 10m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 15m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 40m	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 20m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 15m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 40m	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 10m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 15m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 20m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 10m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 15m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 15m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	4h 10m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 45m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 5m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 20m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

281 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $155	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $445	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Wilmington?

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 Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11411 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $54

FlixBus Richmond Wilmington recent customer reviews

Terrible bus driver lied and told me that it wasn’t my bus after he scanned my ticket I waited a hour and 30 mins for the next bus to tell me that my bus had left I had to pay another $124 Amtrak ticket I will never travel greyhound or flix terrible experience

Demetrius M.

October 20, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE by bus

How far is Richmond from Wilmington?
The distance between Richmond and Wilmington is around 294 km (182 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Wilmington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, and end it at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$67

11-22

$67

Today

$71

11-24

$68

11-25

$71

11-26

$80

11-27

$67

11-28

$68

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $67

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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $152 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-27.