How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $37. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 Philadelphia?

The average bus trip duration from Richmond to Philadelphia is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 208 miles (335 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , BBBus.com , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Richmond to Philadelphia?

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

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

A bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Richmond to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richmond to Philadelphia from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	5221 Brook Rd	5h 20m	8:35pm	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	9h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 50m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 10m	10:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 20m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 20m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 20m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	5221 Brook Rd	5h 20m	8:35pm	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 40m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 40m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 55m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 40m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 40m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	5:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 50m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 20m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 20m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:39 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $181	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $1,682	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Philadelphia?

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
Visit page
C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
Visit page
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 Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,533 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus was a 2 hour delay after a previous 1 hour delay. Canceled and got on the train

Yesha F.

November 8, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The overall travel experience was great. The late departure did not bother me because I was not pressed ford time. I did however leave my baby's bag on the top of bus w/o a tag but was the last person to get off. I called as soon as I noticed & talked to someone who told me they couldn't confirm anything until 5:30am. I called Greyhound & was directed to call the station in Philadelphia in which they said they didn't find anything & took my number just in case it showed up. She even called the bus lot for me which was very helpful. I will definitely travel Greyhound again.

Crishelle M.

February 19, 2019

Bus never arrived

Ilya K.

August 18, 2025

The bus was cold and rundown.

Shaniqua W.

February 4, 2020

BBBus.com

3/5131 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.1

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $37. The average price for this route is around $53. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Richmond to Philadelphia is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 208 miles (335 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, BBBus.com, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Philadelphia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Richmond to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/04

$35

12/05

$55

Today

$35

12/07

$35

12/08

$35

12/09

$35

12/10

$35

12/11

$35

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $35

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $79 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually FlixBus 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.