What is the distance between Columbus and Richmond?

The distance separating Columbus and Richmond is 342 miles (551 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Richmond?

If you're headed to Richmond from Columbus, chances are that your bus will leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Main Street Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Columbus to Richmond from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Richmond on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	1d 7h	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	19h 50m	8:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	15h 45m	4:05pm	Richmond	No tags
	Bus	12:25am	Columbus Bus Station	20h 25m	8:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	23h 20m	8:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Get from Columbus to Richmond

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

343 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Richmond?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Richmond, VA, US by bus

What is the distance between Columbus and Richmond?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$104

11/17

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11/19

$79

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11/22

$132

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $169 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-11-19.