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

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

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

today

$45

tomorrow

$37

Sunday

$36

Monday

$41

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 15m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	5h 45m	12:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	8h 35m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	6h 5m	12:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:50 AM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 AM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 55m	12:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 15m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	8h 35m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
CoachRun	5h 45m	2:30 AM	Richmond, VA	VCU Parking	8:15 AM	Charlotte	Queen City Dr	Economy	$37	A Bus from CoachRun goes from VCU Parking, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 AM to Queen City Dr, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 45m	12:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	7h 55m	12:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 35m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/7/2025 9:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
CoachRun	5h 45m	2:30 AM	Richmond, VA	VCU Parking	8:15 AM	Charlotte	Queen City Dr	Economy	$37	A Bus from CoachRun goes from VCU Parking, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 AM to Queen City Dr, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 45m	12:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	7h 55m	12:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 15m	9:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	4:40 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 9:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	5h 45m	12:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 5m	12:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:50 AM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 AM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Greyhound US	7h 55m	12:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:25:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Charlotte is $36 on 12/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Charlotte

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Charlotte. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 40 buses from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Charlotte, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Charlotte

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and CoachRun that travel 17 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Charlotte starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	251.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and CoachRun

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Charlotte

Every day, 17 buses from 3 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Charlotte: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$45

Saturday 12/06

$43

Sunday 12/07

$36

Monday 12/08

$41

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$36

Sunday 12/14

$38

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$52

Monday 12/22

$48

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte

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

With a price starting from $36, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Charlotte. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Charlotte

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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Charlotte

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

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

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Church St

S Church St 330

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

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

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Charlotte bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 8h 35m to reach Charlotte. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Charlotte.

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

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Charlotte 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 Charlotte take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Charlotte is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. 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 Charlotte?

The earliest bus arriving in Charlotte from Richmond, VA starts at 12:25 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 Charlotte?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Charlotte starts at 8:45 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 Charlotte route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and CoachRun. 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 Charlotte?

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

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA to Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Charlotte

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