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

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

tomorrow

$39

Saturday

$39

Sunday

$42

Monday

$40

Tuesday

Wednesday

$38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 35m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 1:10:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 45m	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 4:40:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	9h 0m	6:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:45:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 0m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 4:10:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/8/2026 8:45:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 35m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 1:10:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 45m	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 4:40:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	9h 0m	6:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:45:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 0m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 4:10:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/9/2026 8:45:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:10:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 35m	6:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:45:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 0m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/10/2026 4:10:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 35m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:10:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/10/2026 8:45:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  3:05 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/12/2026 3:30:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	10:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:35 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:45:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	5h 45m	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 4:40:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 30m	6:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:15:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	8h 45m	3:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:30 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:45:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  3:05 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/12/2026 3:30:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 8:45:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Greyhound US	5h 10m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 9:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	8h 35m	6:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:45:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 35m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 1:10:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Greyhound US	9h 10m	12:05 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 5/13/2026 12:05:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia is $35 on 5/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 33 buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 19 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	206.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Every day, 19 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 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$35

Saturday 05/09

$44

Sunday 05/10

$42

Monday 05/11

$44

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

$35

Thursday 05/14

$38

Friday 05/15

$42

Saturday 05/16

$38

Sunday 05/17

$45

Monday 05/18

$35

Tuesday 05/19

$44

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$43

Friday 05/22

$49

Saturday 05/23

$49

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$57

Tuesday 05/26

$35

Wednesday 05/27

$35

Thursday 05/28

$35

Friday 05/29

$44

Saturday 05/30

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 $35, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, with $35. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

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.

FlixBus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

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

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	4/13/2026

Greyhound US from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

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

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Last Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	4/13/2026

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.

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

Philadelphia, PA

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 $35 and takes 6h 20m 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 $35 and $67. 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 19 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 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. 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 1:10 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 10:50 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

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

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