What is the distance between Providence and Richmond?

Providence and Richmond are 436 miles (703 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Richmond from Providence, chances are that your bus will depart from Providence Downtown and arrive at Main Street Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Providence to Richmond from $67 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Providence to Richmond on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	14h 20m	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	13h 5m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	14h 15m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	15h 40m	11:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	22h 45m	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	15h 10m	11:20am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	19h 45m	3:55pm	Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Richmond on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	12h 10m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	12h 10m	8:35pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	14h 15m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	16h 55m	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	15h 40m	11:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	13h 40m	11:05pm	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	15h 10m	11:20am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	19h 45m	3:55pm	Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Richmond on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	13h 40m	11:05pm	Henrico	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	12h 10m	8:35pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	14h 15m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	16h 55m	8:10am	Henrico	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	12h 10m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	15h 40m	11:50am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	15h 10m	11:20am	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	19h 45m	3:55pm	Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

14h 20mAverage Duration

437 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $265	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $629	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 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

3.5/587,370 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 Providence and Richmond?

Stops in Providence

A - Providence Downtown

B - Downtown

C - Peter Pan Terminal

D - Greyhound Station

E - Brown University

F - Canal St & Smith

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 Providence to Richmond, VA, US by bus

What is the distance between Providence and Richmond?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Providence to Richmond?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$147

11/11

$171

Today

$120

11/13

$125

11/14

$87

11/15

$102

11/16

$112

11/17

$91

The cheapest trip from Providence to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $173 for a bus ticket from Providence to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $87 which is on 2025-11-14.