Bus Tickets from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$36 - $103Average Duration5h
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$33 - $312Average Duration4h 33m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
5hAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$51
Average bus trip duration5h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure2:25am
Distance173 miles (279 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

Wilmington to Richmond Bus

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

Best price found
08/07
$38
08/08
$40
Today
$37
08/10
$40
08/11
$36
08/12
$34
08/13
$34
08/14
$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $107 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-08-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Wilmington and Richmond!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Richmond will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Wilmington to Richmond while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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