Bus Richmond, VA to Philadelphia: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or BBBus USA for the next days.

today

$41

tomorrow

$35

Tuesday

Wednesday

$35

Thursday

$40

Friday

Saturday

$40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BBBus USA	5h 20m	3:15 PM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	8:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
BBBus USA	4h 5m	10:55 PM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	3:00 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	5h 5m	7:20 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Greyhound US	5h 10m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  5h 0m
  
  0
  
  3:45 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BBBus USA	5h 15m	5:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	10:30 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$35	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
BBBus USA	5h 20m	3:15 PM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	8:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$35	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	5h 30m	4:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	5h 10m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 0m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BBBus USA	5h 20m	3:15 PM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	8:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$35	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	5h 35m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 30m	4:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 0m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 10m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	2:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 30m	4:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:25 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 30m	6:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
BBBus USA	4h 20m	10:55 PM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	3:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$40	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Greyhound US	6h 20m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:55 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 20m	4:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 8/1/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	5h 30m	6:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
BBBus USA	5h 15m	5:15 AM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	10:30 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
BBBus USA	4h 20m	10:55 PM	Richmond, VA	Brook and Walmart	3:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from BBBus USA goes from Brook and Walmart, Richmond, VA (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	6h 40m	9:05 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 8/1/2026 9:05:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:55 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $4

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 29 buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, with 14 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $35, from BBBus USA

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA that travel 14 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:15 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	206.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Every day, 14 buses from 3 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$41

Monday 07/27

$35

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$40

Thursday 07/30

$40

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$39

Sunday 08/02

$40

Monday 08/03

$40

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$41

Thursday 08/06

$38

Friday 08/07

$40

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$36

Monday 08/10

$50

Tuesday 08/11

$39

Wednesday 08/12

$46

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$40

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $35, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Richmond, VA and Philadelphia.

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia? Or which bus companies serve the route Richmond, VA to Philadelphia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 5h 15m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia is offered by BBBus USA and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $41. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Richmond, VA starts at 6:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Philadelphia starts at 10:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Richmond, VA Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and BBBus USA.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA to Philadelphia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Richmond, VA Philadelphia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Richmond, VA Philadelphia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Philadelphia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Philadelphia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Philadelphia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!