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

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

today
from $59
tomorrow
from $45
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $50
Thursday
from $53
Friday
Saturday
from $50

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:25 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    9h 10m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    1:50 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90
  • Greyhound US
    6h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $94
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 55m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Busbud
      2h 50m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      5:35 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    6h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:25 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • Greyhound US
    6h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:25 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    7h 45m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    9:55 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $50
  • Greyhound US
    9h 25m
    0
    12:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    9:30 AM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    6h 40m
    0
    12:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    6:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    8:35 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    2:05 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      8h 55m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      10:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Busbud
      2h 50m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      5:35 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:25 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    8:35 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    7h 45m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    9:55 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    6h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 55m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      1:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Busbud
      2h 50m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      5:35 PM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:25 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    1:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    6h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    3:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    8:35 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    6h 40m
    0
    12:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    6:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      5h 20m
      0
      4:45 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      6:40 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Busbud
      3h 15m
      0
      6:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:05 AM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $5

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 29 buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 18 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 18 Ø
Distance 206.6 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/29
$59
Monday 06/30
$35
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
$50
Thursday 07/03
$53
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05
$55
Sunday 07/06
$61
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
$36
Friday 07/18
Saturday 07/19
Sunday 07/20
Monday 07/21
Tuesday 07/22
Wednesday 07/23
Thursday 07/24
$36
Friday 07/25
Saturday 07/26

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, with $45. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Richmond, VA to Philadelphia from our users.

Greyhound US from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Richmond, VA to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 6h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Last Bus 4:40 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

FlixBus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Richmond, VA to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price $47
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:20 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Philadelphia

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

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

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Philadelphia bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 6h 30m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $120. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. 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 Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Richmond, VA starts at 12:05 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 Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Philadelphia starts at 10:00 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 Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Philadelphia

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