How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Richmond?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Richmond start at R 386. The average price for this route is around R 488. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Richmond?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Richmond is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 153 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , BBBus.com , CoachRun , Virginia Breeze , Amtrak , Megabus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Richmond at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Richmond produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Richmond?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Virginia Breeze has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Virginia Breeze , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Richmond from R 291 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:50	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
Bus	21:45	Union Station	1h 55m	23:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	22:10	Union Station	2h 5m	00:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	22:45	Union Station	1h 55m	00:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:35	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	17:20	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	1h 30m	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3h 55m	19:20	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:35	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	17:20	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	1h 30m	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3h 55m	19:20	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:35	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	17:20	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	1h 30m	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3h 55m	19:20	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:50	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	1h 30m	02:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3h 55m	19:20	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:50	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	4h 35m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	13:05	Washington Bus Station	2h 15m	15:20	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Union Station	1h 55m	08:10	Henrico	Cheapest
	Bus	21:50	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	4h 35m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Union Station	1h 55m	08:10	Henrico	Cheapest
	Bus	21:50	2230 New York Ave NE	1h 45m	23:35	5221 Brook Rd	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	1h 55m	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	1h 50m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	4h 35m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:12 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 275, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 15mAverage duration

149 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 386 - R 1 863	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 275 - R 1 443	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Richmond?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Richmond

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

3.5/512 162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12162 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 386

FlixBus Washington Richmond recent customer reviews

my bus was late for 45 minutes with zero updates provided. we were waiting in the cold with no idea of when it would show up.

Niousha F.

1 December 2024

I had a pleasant experience with FlixBus. I enjoyed the comfort of the bus, the timely arrival, and the affordability.

Jessie J.

27 October 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

According to 28 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 424

Greyhound Washington Richmond recent customer reviews

really poor and disappointing experience. Buses and stations were not clean and my bus was 1.5 hours late

James K.

8 November 2020

I was supposed to arrive in Richmond, VA 10:30pm from Washington D.C at 7:40pm. However, I found myself still in Fredricksburg, VA by that time. This bus was not supposed to have any layovers or stops but it made 3 stops which delayed our bus trip an extra hour. There was no traffic or inclement weather that could have played a role. I think the tickets should be honest about any layovers because it was too late for me to catch my connection.

Diana K.

15 March 2017

It is a good trip. I will use the bushud again.

Chao Ying W.

18 December 2019

BBBus.com

3/5141 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi2.3

CoachRun

3.5/5669 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

Virginia Breeze

4.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 12 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained about the power outlets. Virginia Breeze ticket prices on this trip start at R 517

Virginia Breeze Washington Richmond recent customer reviews

The charter didn’t work on the all seat throughout it was good

Angélique D.

7 September 2025

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 340

Amtrak Washington Richmond recent customer reviews

The train kept delaying for hours and I couldn’t exchange my ticket for another ride

Kieanna W.

17 November 2023

Excelent service

Luis M.

7 July 2023

Megabus

3.5/5419 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Richmond?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Richmond start at R 386. The average price for this route is around R 488. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Richmond?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Richmond is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 153 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, BBBus.com, CoachRun, Virginia Breeze, Amtrak, Megabus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Richmond at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Richmond?
A bus trip from Washington to Richmond produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Richmond?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Richmond?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Virginia Breeze has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Virginia Breeze, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

27/01

R 405

28/01

R 405

Today

R 405

30/01

R 372

31/01

R 356

01/02

R 372

02/02

R 332

03/02

R 332

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 332

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

You can expect to pay from R 332 to R 914 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 332, which is on 2026-02-02.

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.