How far is Richmond from Austin?

About 1263 miles (2037 km) separate Richmond and Austin.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Austin?

Most of the buses traveling from Richmond to Austin leave from 8531 Fordson Rd and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Richmond to Austin from $258 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 28

TomorrowJul 29

from $125

WedJul 30

from $136

ThuJul 31

from $126

FriAug 1

SatAug 2

SunAug 3

MonAug 4

from $136

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 29 at 4:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 30 at 3:50pm
Destination city: Austin
Destination location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 12h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 12:45am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 30 at 11:00am
Destination city: Austin
Destination location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: July 29 at 12:45am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 30 at 11:00am
Destination city: Austin
Destination location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: July 29 at 5:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 30 at 4:55pm
Destination city: Austin
Destination location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: July 29 at 4:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: July 30 at 7:35pm
Destination city: Austin
Destination location: Downtown Austin
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Austin.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $424	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$206 - $663	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 185kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

$104Cheapest ticket

51kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$176

Average bus trip duration1d 18h

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure12:45am

Distance1261 miles (2033 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Amtrak

4/55,344 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,785 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,140 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Richmond to Austin Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Richmond to Austin. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Richmond to Austin from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Richmond to Austin, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Austin?

Stops in Richmond

A - 8531 Fordson Rd

B - Main Street Station

C - Staples Mill Road

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Austin, TX, US

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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 Richmond and Austin!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Austin, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Austin that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Austin, TX, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 18h	Avg Price$176	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 11h	Avg Price$476	Daily Departures7

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

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Austin, TX, US

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Austin?

About Bus Travel

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