What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Richmond?

It's about 294 km (182 miles) from Wilmington to Richmond.

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

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

Bus Wilmington to Richmond from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	5h	2:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	4h 45m	12:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 40m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 40m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond

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 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

5hAverage Duration

279 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $214	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $629	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Richmond?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $83

Greyhound Wilmington Richmond recent customer reviews

It served our purpose going from a to b, but the staff was indifferent and not overly helpful. The bus needed some updated seats as they were hard to sit on for long, cramped and several were broken. Doubtful i will do this again

Michael H.

December 9, 2017

Not good at all

Teddy J.

March 24, 2023

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

What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Richmond?
It's about 294 km (182 miles) from Wilmington to Richmond.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Richmond?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington, 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

11-19

$53

11-20

$56

Today

$67

11-22

$63

11-23

$69

11-24

$67

11-25

$71

11-26

$76

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $187 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-22.