Bus Tickets from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US

TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $61
WedJul 30
from $61
ThuJul 31
from $53
FriAug 1
from $66
SatAug 2
from $63
SunAug 3
from $63
MonAug 4
from $61

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$46 - $137Average Duration7h 40m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $620Average Duration6h 26m
41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
7h 40mAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration7h 40m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance282 miles (454 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Newark 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
07/26
$88
07/27
$101
Today
$66
07/29
$53
07/30
$53
07/31
$46
08/01
$58
08/02
$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $167 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Newark and Richmond!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Newark to Richmond, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Newark 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 Newark to Richmond while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US

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Train from Newark, NJ to Richmond, VA, US

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