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

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Next departures for Richmond to Charlotte on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CoachRun
Richmond (900 W Leigh St)
Queen City DrCheapest
Wanda Coach
5221 Brook Rd
4127 Glenwood DrFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charlotte

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$110Average Duration6h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$47 - US$303Average Duration15h 24m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 30m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance399 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to Charlotte Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Richmond to Charlotte.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Richmond to Charlotte.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Charlotte from Richmond, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

  1. What is the travel distance from Richmond to Charlotte?

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$119
10-02
US$56
Today
US$59
10-04
US$36
10-05
US$36
10-06
US$26
10-07
US$22
10-08
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$22

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

You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$490 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Amtrak, Wanda Coach 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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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Charlotte.

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Did you know?

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Charlotte, NC by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Charlotte, NC

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