Coach Richmond, VA to Washington, DC from £10

Which bus from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Richmond, VA to Washington, DC. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or BBBus USA. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£16

tomorrow

£13

Thursday

£13

Friday

£17

Saturday

£13

Sunday

£17

Monday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	05:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 04/08/2026 03:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 04/08/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	17:30	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	19:25	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 04/08/2026 17:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 04/08/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 0m	04:55	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 04/08/2026 04:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 04/08/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	05:30	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	07:25	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 04/08/2026 05:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 04/08/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 04/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 04/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 25m	16:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	18:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/08/2026 16:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/08/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	21:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	23:05	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/08/2026 21:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/08/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 30m	13:50	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	16:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/08/2026 13:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/08/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	15:30	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	18:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/08/2026 15:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/08/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 05/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 25m	16:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	18:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/08/2026 16:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/08/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	00:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	01:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/08/2026 00:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/08/2026 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	1h 55m	01:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	03:05	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/08/2026 01:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/08/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
FlixBus	2h 0m	04:55	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/08/2026 04:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/08/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 06/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	00:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	01:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/08/2026 00:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/08/2026 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	05:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/08/2026 03:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/08/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	2h 0m	04:55	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/08/2026 04:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/08/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 15m	07:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	09:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/08/2026 07:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/08/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 07/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 25m	16:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	18:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/08/2026 16:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 08/08/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	00:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	01:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/08/2026 00:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 08/08/2026 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	2h 0m	04:55	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/08/2026 04:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 08/08/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	05:30	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	07:25	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/08/2026 05:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 08/08/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 08/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 08/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 50m	00:05	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	01:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 09/08/2026 00:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 09/08/2026 01:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	05:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 09/08/2026 03:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 09/08/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	2h 0m	04:55	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	06:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 09/08/2026 04:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 09/08/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 55m	05:30	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	07:25	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 09/08/2026 05:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 09/08/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 09/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 09/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 25m	16:10	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	18:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 10/08/2026 16:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/08/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	03:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	05:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 10/08/2026 03:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/08/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	2h 0m	06:15	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	08:15	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 10/08/2026 06:15:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/08/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 5m	18:45	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	20:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 10/08/2026 18:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/08/2026 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
megabus US	2h 20m	10:40	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	13:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from megabus US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 10/08/2026 10:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is £10 on 11/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 73 coaches from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC, with 51 offers.

All facts for Richmond, VA to Washington, DC bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA that travel daily 35 times by bus from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC in one click. Book your Richmond, VA to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Latest Coach	22:55
Daily Bus Connections	35 Ø
Distance	156.1 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, BBBus USA and megabus US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC?

Every day, 35 buses from 4 coach companies leave Richmond, VA for Washington, DC. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 03/08

Tuesday 04/08

£13

Wednesday 05/08

£11

Thursday 06/08

£13

Friday 07/08

£17

Saturday 08/08

£13

Sunday 09/08

£17

Monday 10/08

£16

Tuesday 11/08

£10

Wednesday 12/08

£12

Thursday 13/08

£11

Friday 14/08

£17

Saturday 15/08

£18

Sunday 16/08

£21

Monday 17/08

£18

Tuesday 18/08

£10

Wednesday 19/08

£10

Thursday 20/08

£10

Friday 21/08

£17

Saturday 22/08

£20

Sunday 23/08

£20

Monday 24/08

£16

Tuesday 25/08

£10

Wednesday 26/08

£10

Thursday 27/08

£10

Friday 28/08

£17

Saturday 29/08

£17

Sunday 30/08

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

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

With a price starting from £10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

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

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC are also emptier.

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

Here is a map with all coach stations in Richmond, VA and Washington, DC. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

9th St NW 999

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Richmond, VA to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Richmond, VA Washington, DC bus trip is available from £10 and takes 2h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £48. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Washington, DC.

How many connections are available for the Richmond, VA Washington, DC route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is offered by roughly 35 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC is provided by BBBus USA and takes 1h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC?

The latest bus to Washington, DC departs from Richmond, VA at 22:55. 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 Washington, DC route?

Passengers looking to travel from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC from Richmond, VA?

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 bus for the Richmond, VA Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Richmond, VA to Washington, DC?

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 35 daily trips between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC

Economy

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

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

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