How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from £21. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 208 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 5m and is operated by BBBus.com .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , BBBus.com .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Richmond at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

A bus journey from Philadelphia to Richmond produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Richmond?

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 Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Richmond from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 10m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 30m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 35m	07:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 10m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 15m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 35m	07:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	108 Spring Garden St	4h 10m	16:50	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	19:30	108 Spring Garden St	4h 5m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:52 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£21 - £126	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £302	Average duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Richmond?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Visit page
B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
Visit page
C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
Visit page
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

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87403 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £32

Greyhound Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

The bus ran extremely late due to a system outage, the staff allowed questions to be asked and reassured people that the buses would be leaving they just didn’t know when.

Nia K.

23 July 2019

Extra delay. We were supposed to arrive at 3:55am but got there at 7:40am instead.

Massaran K.

8 March 2019

Great company

Massahoudou D.

30 April 2021

BBBus.com

3/5127 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

WiFi2.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from £21. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 208 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 5m and is operated by BBBus.com.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, BBBus.com.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Richmond at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Richmond?
A bus journey from Philadelphia to Richmond produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Richmond?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Richmond?
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 Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

26/11

£68

27/11

£35

Today

£35

29/11

£35

30/11

£35

01/12

£28

02/12

£28

03/12

£28

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £28

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

You can expect to pay from £28 to £185 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound 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.