What is the travel distance from Richmond to Sacramento?

Richmond and Sacramento are 2371 miles (3824 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Sacramento start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at Greyhound Sacramento Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Richmond to Sacramento from $199 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Sacramento on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:00pm	Staples Mill Road	3d 6h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	2d 21h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	12:00pm	Staples Mill Road	3d 6h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3d 8h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	11:30am	Main Street Station	3d 6h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30pm	Henrico	3d 8h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	11:30am	Main Street Station	3d 6h	3:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:28 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 3 days, 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

3d 6hAverage Duration

2370 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$197 - $668	Average Duration3d 6h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$315 - $4,662	Average Duration3d 10h	CO₂ emissions 347kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,369 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Sacramento?

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 Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

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

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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

11/10

$299

11/11

$347

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$471

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$335

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $299

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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $299 to $1,126 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $335 which is on 2025-11-13.