How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to Richmond?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Richmond start from $33. The average price for this route is around $75. 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 Charlottesville to Richmond?

The average bus trip duration from Charlottesville to Richmond is 7h, covering a distance of 68 miles (109 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Richmond at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:40pm.

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

A bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond generates an estimated 3 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 Charlottesville to Richmond?

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 Charlottesville to Richmond?

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 Charlottesville to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlottesville to Richmond?

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 Charlottesville to Richmond from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on January 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	3h 4m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	CheapestFastest
	3:45pm	Charlottesville Station	3h 4m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Richmond on January 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:39 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 48mAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $168	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $340	Average Duration5h 48m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Richmond?

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Stops in Richmond

A
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
B
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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C
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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D
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Charlottesville and Richmond, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,693 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,471 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 Charlottesville Richmond recent customer reviews

Everything was fine except no time to clean the bus before we boarded. It was a mess!

Kathleen G.

April 11, 2019

The service was miserable. My bus got cancelled. I had to catch a flight in Richmond and spent 111$ to get there. I believe it would be Greyhound's responsibility to cover part of those costs. On top of that, there was a bus leaving at 8 a.m. leaving from C'ville to Richmond (the 4.30 a.m. one) They should have informed me so that I could have taken that one. I saw it because I came to the station for reimbursement but obviously did not have my luggage with me. So, I'm not satisfied with the service at all and will not use Greyhound in the future. Best, Franziska Oertle

Franziska O.

March 12, 2019

The bus was 5 hours late and almost left the station without picking up the people waiting there

Megan S.

October 8, 2018

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlottesville to Richmond, VA, 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 Charlottesville to Richmond?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Richmond start from $33. The average price for this route is around $75. 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 Charlottesville to Richmond?
The average bus trip duration from Charlottesville to Richmond is 7h, covering a distance of 68 miles (109 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Richmond at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond?
A bus trip from Charlottesville to Richmond generates an estimated 3 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 Charlottesville to Richmond?
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 Charlottesville to Richmond?
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 Charlottesville to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlottesville to Richmond?
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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