Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US

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TodayAug 7
from US$63
TomorrowAug 8
from US$53
SatAug 9
from US$55
SunAug 10
from US$56
MonAug 11
from US$54
TueAug 12
from US$52
WedAug 13
from US$53
ThuAug 14
from US$50

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Queen City Dr
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (900 W Leigh St)
    Operated by: CoachRunCoachRun
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: 4127 Glenwood Dr
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: 5221 Brook Rd
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: 4127 Glenwood Dr
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: 5221 Brook Rd
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Richmond

Bus
Average PriceUS$42 - US$161Average Duration6h 15m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$47 - US$219Average Duration7h 20m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
6h 15mAverage Duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure1:10am
Distance399 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Charlotte to Richmond Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Richmond, VA, US

  1. What is the distance between Charlotte and Richmond?

    Charlotte and Richmond are 399 km (248 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Richmond?

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Main Street Station in Richmond.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-05
US$54
08-06
US$54
Today
US$55
08-08
US$46
08-09
US$48
08-10
US$49
08-11
US$46
08-12
US$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$44

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$134 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually iLIKEBUS will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charlotte to Richmond, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to Richmond will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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