Bus and Coach from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA: Compare all prices

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

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

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tomorrow

£31

Friday

£36

Saturday

£34

Sunday

£27

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 20m	08:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	15:05	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/02/2026 08:45:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Greyhound US	6h 40m	00:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/02/2026 00:05:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Greyhound US	8h 40m	00:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	08:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/02/2026 00:05:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	5h 50m	05:55	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/02/2026 05:55:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 15m	10:20	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	17:35	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/02/2026 10:20:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  18:25
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/02/2026 16:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- Distribusion
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  21:00
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  00:40
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 05/02/2026 21:00:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	22:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	03:35	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/02/2026 22:10:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	08:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	15:05	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/02/2026 08:45:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	5h 55m	07:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/02/2026 07:05:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	4h 50m	19:30	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	00:20	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/02/2026 19:30:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 0m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:45	Philadelphia, PA	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	£40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/02/2026 03:45:00 to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  01:10
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  03:05
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 01:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- OurBus
  
  3h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Washington, DC
  Armory Metro
  
  08:00
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/02/2026 04:40:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 35m	01:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	08:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 01:10:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	5h 45m	09:20	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	15:05	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 09:20:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 25m	09:20	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	15:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 09:20:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Greyhound US	9h 0m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:45	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 03:45:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	16:00	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	22:10	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 16:00:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  01:10
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  03:05
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/02/2026 01:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- OurBus
  
  3h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Washington, DC
  Armory Metro
  
  08:00
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) at 07/02/2026 04:40:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BBBus USA	5h 15m	05:15	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	10:30	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£27	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/02/2026 05:15:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
BBBus USA	5h 20m	15:15	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	20:35	Philadelphia, PA	520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop	Premium Economy	£27	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/02/2026 15:15:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	5h 35m	01:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:45	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/02/2026 01:10:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	9h 0m	18:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	03:45	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/02/2026 18:45:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 03:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 0m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:45	Philadelphia, PA	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	£30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/02/2026 03:45:00 to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is £25 on 21/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 27 coaches from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA, with 19 offers.

Facts about coaches from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA that travel 21 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus	£25
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Latest Coach	22:10
Daily Bus Connections	21 Ø
Distance	332.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA

Cheapest coach connections from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Every day, 21 buses from 3 coach companies leave Richmond, VA for Philadelphia, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£31

Friday 06/02

£26

Saturday 07/02

£34

Sunday 08/02

£36

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

Wednesday 11/02

£32

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

£27

Sunday 15/02

£27

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£26

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

£25

Sunday 22/02

£26

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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

With a price starting from £25, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA, with £25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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, PA 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, PA, 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 coaches from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA.

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 Coach Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA bus

How much does a Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PA bus trip is available from £25 and takes 5h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £43. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Richmond, VA at 00:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA?

The latest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Richmond, VA at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Richmond, VA - Philadelphia, PA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA 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 BBBus USA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Philadelphia, PA from Richmond, VA?

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

What equipment is available for the Richmond, VA Philadelphia, PA 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 travelling 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, PA on your planned travel date.

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

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 21 daily trips between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA. 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, PA

Economy

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

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Philadelphia, PA

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