What is the travel distance from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Richmond and Philadelphia are 207 miles (334 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Philadelphia start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Franklin Institute, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Independence Hall, Schuylkill River Trail and Betsy Ross House.

Bus Richmond to Philadelphia from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
		10:05pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 20m	3:25am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 40m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	10:05am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 55m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 40m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	10:05am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	5:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 50m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on October 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $110	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$39 - $455	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51

Average bus trip duration6h 5m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance208 miles (334 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,871 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

3.5/587,313 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.

Greyhound Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The overall travel experience was great. The late departure did not bother me because I was not pressed ford time. I did however leave my baby's bag on the top of bus w/o a tag but was the last person to get off. I called as soon as I noticed & talked to someone who told me they couldn't confirm anything until 5:30am. I called Greyhound & was directed to call the station in Philadelphia in which they said they didn't find anything & took my number just in case it showed up. She even called the bus lot for me which was very helpful. I will definitely travel Greyhound again.

Crishelle M.

February 19, 2019

Bus never arrived

Ilya K.

August 18, 2025

The bus was cold and rundown.

Shaniqua W.

February 4, 2020

BBBus.com

3/5111 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

Wifi2.3

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Richmond to Philadelphia Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Richmond to Philadelphia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Philadelphia, PA

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Philadelphia?
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$35

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$35

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$35

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $123 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-10-13.

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.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Richmond to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA

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What is the travel distance from Richmond to Philadelphia?

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What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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