What is the travel distance from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?

The distance separating Richmond and Fort Lauderdale is 805 miles (1298 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, EZride Surf School, Sea Experience, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Billie Swamp Safari.

Bus Richmond to Fort Lauderdale from $79 | Refundable Tickets

TodaySep 2

from $95

TomorrowSep 3

from $93

ThuSep 4

from $91

FriSep 5

from $92

SatSep 6

SunSep 7

MonSep 8

TueSep 9

from $86

Next departures to Fort Lauderdale

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 3 at 2:35am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 4 at 5:20am
Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
Destination location: Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 3 at 11:45pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 4 at 8:45pm
Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
Destination location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h
Departure time: September 3 at 11:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Main Street Station
Arrival time: September 4 at 5:31pm
Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
Destination location: Tri-Rail Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 6h
Departure time: September 3 at 5:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 4 at 11:05am
Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
Destination location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
Departure time: September 3 at 9:25am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 4 at 2:00pm
Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
Destination location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $298	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$108 - $445	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$85Cheapest ticket

32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure2:35am

Distance806 miles (1300 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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

3.5/587,228 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

Amtrak

4/55,439 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Richmond to Fort Lauderdale Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave

B - Greyhound Station

C - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Fort Lauderdale

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/31

$145

09/01

$112

Today

$87

09/03

$86

09/04

$84

09/05

$87

09/06

$93

09/07

$95

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $84

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 Fort Lauderdale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $84 to $593 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak 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.

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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.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$112	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$194	Daily Departures3

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Fort Lauderdale

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Fort Lauderdale?

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