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

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Wilmington on September 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Newark (DE)CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Newark (DE)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Delaware Rest Stop SNo tags
FlixBus
Henrico
Newark (DE)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Wilmington

Bus
Average PriceUS$37 - US$104Average Duration5h 5m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$39 - US$210Average Duration4h 36m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
5h 5mAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$47
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance280 km
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Richmond to Wilmington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Wilmington, DE

  1. How far is Richmond from Wilmington?

    The distance between Richmond and Wilmington is around 294 km (182 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Wilmington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Main Street Station, in Richmond, and end it at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-20
US$35
09-21
US$37
Today
US$34
09-23
US$34
09-24
US$32
09-25
US$33
09-26
US$31
09-27
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of US$31

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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2025-09-26.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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

Bus from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Wilmington, DE by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE

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