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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Cheapest | |||||
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| Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to WilmingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, NC: Trip Overview
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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.
Richmond to Wilmington Bus
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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $47To 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 Wilmington, NC, as early as possible.
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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 Wilmington!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Wilmington, get comfy and count the stars.
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 Wilmington.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Richmond to Wilmington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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