Find coaches from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE

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Next departures from Richmond to Wilmington on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Newark (DE)Cheapest
FlixBus
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
Delaware Rest Stop SFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Newark (DE)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Delaware Rest Stop SNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Wilmington

Bus
Average priceUS$37 - US$104Average duration5h 5m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$39 - US$210Average duration4h 36m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
5h 5mAverage duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$45
Average bus trip duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance173 miles
Latest bus departure22:50

Richmond to Wilmington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Wilmington, DE

  1. What's the distance between Richmond and Wilmington by coach?

    The distance between Richmond and Wilmington by coach is approximately 182 miles (294 km).

  2. How can I get from Richmond to Wilmington without driving?

    You can travel to Wilmington from Richmond by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Best price found
01/10
US$38
02/10
US$36
Today
US$38
04/10
US$36
05/10
US$36
06/10
US$36
07/10
US$34
08/10
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$34

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 Wilmington, DE as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34, which is on 2025-10-07.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richmond to Wilmington will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE?

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