What is the travel distance from Columbia to Richmond?

Columbia and Richmond are 317 miles (511 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to Richmond?

The majority of buses traveling from Columbia to Richmond start their journey at Columbia Bus Station and wind up at Main Street Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Columbia to Richmond from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to Richmond on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	7h 30m	1:00am	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	9h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Columbia to Richmond on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	7h 30m	1:00am	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	9h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Columbia to Richmond on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	7h 30m	1:00am	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	9h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Next departures for Columbia to Richmond on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	7h 30m	1:00am	5221 Brook Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	9h	4:30am	5221 Brook Rd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:52 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Columbia to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

320 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $110	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $179	Average Duration8h 21m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

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Wanda Coach

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Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and Richmond?

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, SC to Richmond, VA, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Columbia to Richmond?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$100

11/16

$100

Today

$100

11/18

$100

11/19

$100

11/20

$100

11/21

$100

11/22

$100

The cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $100 for a bus ticket from Columbia, SC to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-18.