How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Austin start from $212. The average price for this route is around $366. 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 Austin?

The average bus travel time from Richmond to Austin is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2034 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Austin at 4:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Richmond to Austin generates an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Austin?

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 5654 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Austin?

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 Austin from $340 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Austin on December 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 20h	7:15pm	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 10h	3:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	8:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 15h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 18h	5:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 16h	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Austin on December 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	2d 8h	8:55pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 10h	3:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 12h	3:50pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 12h	5:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 18h	5:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Austin on December 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 18h	5:35pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	11:25am	Henrico	1d 11h	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 12h	3:50pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 12h	5:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 18h	5:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Austin on January 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10pm	Henrico	1d 19h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	6:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 10h	3:15am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	2d 8h	6:35pm	Austin, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	4:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 12h	3:50pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 12h	4:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $212, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

2034 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$212 - $915	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$317 - $3,811	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 185kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Austin?

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
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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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 Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,684 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,775 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Austin, TX, US 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 Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Austin start from $212. The average price for this route is around $366. 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 Austin?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Austin is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 2034 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Austin at 4:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Austin?
A bus trip from Richmond to Austin generates an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Austin?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Austin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Austin?
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.

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$1,194

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $1,194

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