Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE

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TodayJul 28
from $48
TomorrowJul 29
from $48
WedJul 30
from $44
ThuJul 31
from $37
FriAug 1
from $48
SatAug 2
from $50
SunAug 3
from $40
MonAug 4
from $39

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Newark (DE)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Delaware Rest Stop S
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Newark (DE)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$35 - $111Average Duration5h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$38 - $229Average Duration4h 36m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance183 miles (294 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Richmond to Wilmington 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
$40
07/27
$42
Today
$40
07/29
$40
07/30
$36
07/31
$29
08/01
$40
08/02
$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $29

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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $84 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE

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