How much is the train ticket from Greenville to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Greenville to Richmond start from R 1 356. The average price for this train route is around R 2 641. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Greenville to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Greenville to Richmond is 14h 24m, covering a distance of 538 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 34m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Greenville to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Greenville to Richmond?

The earliest train from Greenville to Richmond departs at 02:23. And the latest train departs at 02:23.

Train Greenville to Richmond from R 1 291 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Greenville to Richmond on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	15h 53m	18:16	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	13h 34m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Greenville to Richmond on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	15h 53m	18:16	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	13h 34m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Greenville to Richmond on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 24m	16:47	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	13h 34m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Greenville to Richmond on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 24m	16:47	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	13h 34m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	16h 26m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:37 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Greenville 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 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 963, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

537 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 963 - R 2 171	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 356 - R 5 381	Average duration14h 24m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 753 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5753 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 1 356

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Greenville, SC to Richmond, VA, US by train

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 train ticket from Greenville to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Greenville to Richmond start from R 1 356. The average price for this train route is around R 2 641. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Greenville to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Greenville to Richmond is 14h 24m, covering a distance of 538 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 34m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Greenville to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Greenville to Richmond?
The earliest train from Greenville to Richmond departs at 02:23. And the latest train departs at 02:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/01

R 2 466

31/01

R 1 937

Today

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02/02

R 2 764

03/02

R 2 698

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R 2 334

05/02

R 2 466

06/02

R 2 119

The cheapest trip from Greenville, SC to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 937

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 937 to R 19 857 for a train ticket from Greenville, SC to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 119, which is on 2026-02-06.