What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Richmond?

The distance separating Wilmington and Richmond is 182 miles (294 km).

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

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

Bus Wilmington to Richmond from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	5h	2:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:55am	Newark (DE)	7h 35m	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	7:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	6h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

5hAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $148	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $434	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,382 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 Wilmington Richmond recent customer reviews

It served our purpose going from a to b, but the staff was indifferent and not overly helpful. The bus needed some updated seats as they were hard to sit on for long, cramped and several were broken. Doubtful i will do this again

Michael H.

December 9, 2017

Not good at all

Teddy J.

March 24, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Richmond?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$38

11/18

$35

Today

$36

11/20

$38

11/21

$38

11/22

$43

11/23

$47

11/24

$45

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 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 Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $115 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-20.