Bus Washington, DC to Richmond, VA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

today

from $22

tomorrow

from $19

Friday

from $26

Saturday

Sunday

from $25

Monday

from $22

Tuesday

from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 0m	8:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/16/2025 8:55:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/16/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/16/2025 5:00:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/16/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 15m	7:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/16/2025 7:15:00 PM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/16/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/16/2025 5:00:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/16/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	2h 0m	7:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/16/2025 7:15:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/16/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 0m	7:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/17/2025 7:15:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/17/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 0m	6:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/17/2025 6:00:00 PM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/17/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	8:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/17/2025 8:55:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/17/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/17/2025 10:45:00 PM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/18/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
CoachRun	1h 30m	1:00 AM	Washington, DC	Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop	2:30 AM	Richmond, VA	VCU Parking	Economy	$35	A Bus from CoachRun goes from Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/17/2025 1:00:00 AM to VCU Parking, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/17/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 0m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/18/2025 2:40:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/18/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/18/2025 5:00:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/18/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	3:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:05 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/18/2025 3:15:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/18/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	3:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/18/2025 3:35:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/18/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
megabus US	2h 15m	1:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:20 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from megabus US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/18/2025 1:05:00 PM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/18/2025 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 55m	12:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/20/2025 12:30:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 0m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/20/2025 2:40:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	3:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:05 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/20/2025 3:15:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	3:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/20/2025 3:35:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
CoachRun	1h 30m	1:00 AM	Washington, DC	Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop	2:30 AM	Richmond, VA	VCU Parking	Economy	$35	A Bus from CoachRun goes from Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/20/2025 1:00:00 AM to VCU Parking, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 55m	12:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/21/2025 12:30:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 0m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/21/2025 2:40:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	3:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:05 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/21/2025 3:15:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	3:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/21/2025 3:35:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
CoachRun	1h 30m	1:00 AM	Washington, DC	Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop	2:30 AM	Richmond, VA	VCU Parking	Economy	$40	A Bus from CoachRun goes from Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/21/2025 1:00:00 AM to VCU Parking, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 55m	12:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/22/2025 12:30:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 0m	2:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	4:40 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/22/2025 2:40:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:25 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/22/2025 5:00:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	3:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:05 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/22/2025 3:15:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	3:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/22/2025 3:35:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 66 buses from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and CoachRun that travel 26 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	26 Ø
Distance	97.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, CoachRun and megabus US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Every day, 26 buses from 4 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Richmond, VA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

$22

Thursday 07/17

$19

Friday 07/18

$25

Saturday 07/19

$25

Sunday 07/20

$25

Monday 07/21

$25

Tuesday 07/22

$25

Wednesday 07/23

$22

Thursday 07/24

$25

Friday 07/25

$25

Saturday 07/26

$22

Sunday 07/27

$25

Monday 07/28

$25

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

$23

Thursday 07/31

$25

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

$30

Monday 08/04

$29

Tuesday 08/05

$25

Wednesday 08/06

$26

Thursday 08/07

$26

Friday 08/08

$23

Saturday 08/09

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

With a price starting from $19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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 Washington, DC to Richmond, VA 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 Washington, DC to Richmond, VA, 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 Washington, DC to Richmond, VA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	1h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Last Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	7/16/2025

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Last Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	7/16/2025

megabus US from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus US bus route Washington, DC to Richmond, VA:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	2h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:05 PM
Last Bus	1:05 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Richmond, VA

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

9th St NW 999

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

Walmart Supercenter

E Parham Rd 807

Central Bus Station

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Richmond, VA bus

How much does a Washington, DC Richmond, VA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 2h 0m to reach Richmond, VA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Richmond, VA.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to Richmond, VA bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA is offered by CoachRun and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Richmond, VA from Washington, DC starts at 12:30 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 Washington, DC to Richmond, VA?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Richmond, VA starts at 10:45 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 Washington, DC Richmond, VA route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Richmond, VA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US 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 Washington, DC and Richmond, VA?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA 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, Greyhound US and CoachRun.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Richmond, VA

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