How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Charlottesville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Charlottesville start from $62. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Charlottesville?

The average bus travel time from Richmond to Charlottesville is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 109 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Charlottesville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Charlottesville?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Charlottesville at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Charlottesville?

A bus trip from Richmond to Charlottesville generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Charlottesville?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richmond to Charlottesville from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Richmond to Charlottesville on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:50am	Richmond	7h 20m	9:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Richmond	8h 15m	9:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:50am	Richmond	7h 20m	9:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Richmond	7h 30m	9:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:40am	Richmond	7h 30m	9:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

109 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $233	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $1,408	Average Duration8h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Charlottesville?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87410 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $62

Greyhound Richmond Charlottesville recent customer reviews

None of the outlets on the bus worked and the lights in the bathroom were out which made everyone in the bus very agitated and loud. The WiFi was at best shoddy.

Phoebe M.

July 8, 2019

I was very dissatisfied,I sat at bus terminal from 7pm until 430 am waiting for a driver to drive the bus to my destination,very dissatisfied

Jon G.

August 29, 2018

The employees were horrible and had no interest in helping anyone with questions or information people needed, and if they did they did it in the rudest manor, and with an attitude. My bus was over 2 hours late when I needed to be in Charlottesville by 2. I was told the driver was no where to be found. What a circus!

Shelby C.

September 10, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,485 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11485 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $56

FlixBus Richmond Charlottesville recent customer reviews

I had an issue with where the bus station was actually located. I made reservations to travel from Richmond, VA to ChRlottesvilke, VA. I came up with three different addresses for FlixBus in Richmond. I went to one location that was printed on my confirmation. The address was a parking lot! And, did not appear to be the right location. I finally ended up calling Customer Service, and was given two additional addresses. It was ALL very confusion. The Customer Service woman I spoke to was nice, but she had a very heavy accent and I could not understand most of what she said. When I finally got a good address and showed up at the location, again it was a large parking lot! However, it did have a streer bus stop. Another person showed up and he too was confused about where to meet the bus. The bus did finally arrived and the trip to Charlottesvile went well. The driver was very professional and there were no driving issues of any kind. The bus was very clean, had good leg room, but no toilet facility. Would I use this service again -- YES.

Janet P.

June 13, 2023

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Charlottesville start from $62. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Charlottesville is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 109 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Charlottesville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Charlottesville at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Charlottesville?
A bus trip from Richmond to Charlottesville generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Charlottesville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $51

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You can expect to pay from $51 to $61 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-04.