What is the travel distance from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?

The distance separating Richmond and Fort Lauderdale is 805 miles (1298 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, EZride Surf School, Sea Experience, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Billie Swamp Safari.

Bus Richmond to Fort Lauderdale from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 11h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	1d 6h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 9h	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 11h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 50m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	1d 6h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 9h	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 3h	9:25am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 50m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Fort Lauderdale on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 4h	2:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	1d 6h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 5h	11:05am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 50m	10:35pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

806 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $323	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $286	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 119kg CO₂e

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$127

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure12:45am

Distance806 miles (1300 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,188 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

3.5/587,350 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.

Amtrak

4/55,564 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Fort Lauderdale?

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

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave

B - Greyhound Station

C - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Fort Lauderdale

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

Best price found

11/03

$77

11/04

$254

Today

$227

11/06

$117

11/07

$109

11/08

$79

11/09

$108

11/10

$86

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $77

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You can expect to pay from $77 to $832 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-11-08.

Usually Amtrak, 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.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$127	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$194	Daily Departures3

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