How far is Richmond from Wilmington?

About 182 miles (294 km) separate Richmond and Wilmington.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Richmond to Wilmington leave from Main Street Station and arrive at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Richmond to Wilmington from $29 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 10

from $66

TomorrowJul 11

from $49

SatJul 12

from $49

SunJul 13

from $53

MonJul 14

from $57

TueJul 15

from $45

WedJul 16

from $50

ThuJul 17

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 11 at 7:05am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 11 at 1:40pm
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 11 at 12:05am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 11 at 5:55am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 50m
Departure time: July 11 at 12:05am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 11 at 5:55am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 50m
Departure time: July 11 at 6:55am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Henrico
Arrival time: July 11 at 1:40pm
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $101	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$38 - $229	Average Duration4h 36m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 35mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Wilmington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52

Average bus trip duration6h 35m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance183 miles (294 km)

Latest bus departure11:00am

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Greyhound

3.5/587,096 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/59,473 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,290 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Richmond to Wilmington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Wilmington?

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 Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Wilmington, DE

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

Best price found

07/08

$84

07/09

$47

Today

$72

07/11

$83

07/12

$41

07/13

$46

07/14

$84

07/15

$39

The cheapest trip from Richmond to Wilmington was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $90 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-07-15.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Wilmington?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 35m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 36m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures13

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How far is Richmond from Wilmington?

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

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