Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Birmingham on September 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Henrico
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$81 - $188Average Duration15h 45m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$171 - $471Average Duration1d 4h
87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104
Average bus trip duration15h 45m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance595 miles (959 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to Birmingham Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Birmingham, US

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/30
$132
08/31
$86
Today
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09/02
$128
09/03
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09/04
$74
09/05
$81
09/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $74

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 Birmingham, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $74 to $604 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Birmingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Birmingham, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Birmingham.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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

Bus from Birmingham, US to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Birmingham, US by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US

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