Bus Richmond, VA to Austin: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Austin

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richmond, VA to Austin from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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tomorrow

$196

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Monday

$192

Tuesday

Wednesday

$153

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	39h 30m	6:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:30 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$196	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
FlixBus	39h 55m	6:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:55 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$196	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
Greyhound US	36h 50m	5:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:35 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 50m
FlixBus	46h 10m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 10m
Greyhound US	36h 10m	5:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:55 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	46h 10m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 10m
FlixBus	39h 40m	4:35 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:15 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$193	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m
FlixBus	40h 0m	4:35 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:35 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$193	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 AM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 0m
Greyhound US	39h 15m	8:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$193	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Greyhound US	49h 10m	8:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:55 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$194	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 PM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	45h 54m	12:01 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:55 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:01:00 PM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 54m
FlixBus	36h 15m	4:35 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:50 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
FlixBus	42h 15m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:00 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:45:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m
FlixBus	42h 50m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:35 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$154	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:45:00 PM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 50m
Greyhound US	40h 14m	12:01 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:15 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:01:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 14m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Austin is $153 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Austin

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Austin are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Austin. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 17 buses from Richmond, VA to Austin, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Austin, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Austin

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 17 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Austin starting from $153!

Cheapest Bus	$153
Fastest Bus	33h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	1,264.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Austin

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Austin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$196

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$192

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$153

Thursday 12/11

$198

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Austin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Austin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $153, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Austin. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $196.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Austin, with $153. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $164.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Austin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Richmond, VA to Austin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Richmond, VA to Austin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Richmond, VA to Austin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Austin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Richmond, VA and Austin.

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

RedCoach Stop

Lakeline Station

Lyndhurst St 13701

Blanton Museum of Art

Martin Luther King Drive

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Austin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Richmond, VA to Austin? Or which bus companies serve the route Richmond, VA to Austin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Austin bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Austin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $153 and takes 44h 54m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Austin?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $153 and $219. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

On average, how many connections are available from Richmond, VA to Austin each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Austin bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Austin take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Austin is offered by FlixBus and takes 33h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $219. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Austin?

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from Richmond, VA starts at 4:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Richmond, VA to Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Austin starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Richmond, VA Austin route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Austin, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Austin?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Austin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA to Austin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Richmond, VA Austin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Richmond, VA Austin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Richmond, VA to Austin on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Austin

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Austin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Austin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!