How far is Richmond from Portland?

Richmond and Portland are 566 miles (912 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Richmond to Portland leave from Main Street Station and arrive at Greyhound Station Portland Maine. 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 Portland?

Once in Portland, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland Art Museum, Lan Su Chinese Garden, The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Food Cart Pods.

Bus Richmond to Portland from $72 | Refundable Tickets

MonSep 1

from $129

TueSep 2

from $103

WedSep 3

from $72

ThuSep 4

from $98

FriSep 5

SatSep 6

SunSep 7

MonSep 8

Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 2 at 9:15pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Henrico
Arrival time: September 3 at 8:50pm
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 2 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 2 at 8:50pm
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 20m
Departure time: September 2 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 2 at 8:50pm
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 20m
Departure time: September 2 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 3 at 8:50pm
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 50m
Departure time: September 2 at 4:30pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
Arrival time: September 3 at 8:50pm
Destination city: Portland
Destination location: Portland (Park & Ride)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Portland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $212	Average Duration23h 35m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$125 - $415	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 82kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

23h 35mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$116

Average bus trip duration23h 35m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure3:50am

Distance565 miles (911 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,222 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,322 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.

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

Richmond to Portland Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Richmond to Portland.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Richmond to Portland.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Portland from Richmond, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Portland?

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 Portland

A - Greyhound Station Portland Maine

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Portland, ME

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Portland.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Portland.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time23h 35m	Avg Price$116	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$269	Daily Departures1

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

Bus from Portland, ME to Richmond, VA, US

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME

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Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME

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Bus Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME: Trip Overview

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Richmond to Portland Bus

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Portland?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Portland, ME

How far is Richmond from Portland?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Portland?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Portland, ME?

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

You can also go to Portland, ME by train

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