Bus Richmond to Silver Spring: Trip Overview
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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 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.
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Richmond to Silver Spring Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 5 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 4:20AM - 10:00PM |
Minimum Price | $32 |
Average Ticket Price | $42 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 3h |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 4h5m |
Distance | 101 miles (162 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus, Greyhound |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Richmond and Silver Spring?
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Main Street StationRichmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
Staples Mill Road8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
8531 Fordson Rd351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
VCU2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
2828 W. Broad St.2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
Greyhound StationFrequently asked questions for your trip Richmond - Silver Spring
Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Silver Spring without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.
On average, the trip from Richmond to Silver Spring takes around 4h 5m, although the fastest bus will take 3h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 103 miles (165 km) that separate the two cities.
Richmond and Silver Spring are 103 miles (165 km) apart.
About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Richmond to Silver Spring may vary. Simplify your trip from Richmond to Silver Spring by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.
The bus service operates from 4:20 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:00 PM for the final departure.
If you're headed to Silver Spring from Richmond, chances are that your bus will depart from Main Street Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular 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.
Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. With prices starting at $32, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.
The bus ticket costs $42 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $32 and $77, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Yes, a day trip from Richmond to Silver Spring is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 6h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Silver Spring before returning to Richmond in the evening.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Silver Spring.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Silver Spring, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richmond to Silver Spring will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond to Silver Spring, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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