What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Richmond?

The distance separating Wilmington and Richmond is 182 miles (294 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Wilmington to Richmond start their journey at Wilmington Bus Station and wind up at Main Street Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Wilmington to Richmond from $35 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 27

from $60

TomorrowJul 28

from $48

TueJul 29

from $44

WedJul 30

from $48

ThuJul 31

from $45

FriAug 1

from $48

SatAug 2

from $50

SunAug 3

from $50

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 2:50am
Departure city: Wilmington
Departure location: Newark (DE)
Arrival time: July 28 at 7:25am
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 35m
Departure time: July 28 at 11:45am
Departure city: Wilmington
Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 5:55pm
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: July 28 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Wilmington
Departure location: Newark (DE)
Arrival time: July 28 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h
Departure time: July 28 at 1:50pm
Departure city: Wilmington
Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: July 28 at 4:50pm
Departure city: Wilmington
Departure location: Newark (DE)
Arrival time: July 28 at 9:30pm
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 40m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $117	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$39 - $312	Average Duration4h 33m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

5hAverage Duration

$38Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$52

Average bus trip duration5h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure2:50am

Distance175 miles (281 km)

Latest bus departure9:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,750 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

3.5/587,137 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.

Greyhound Wilmington Richmond recent customer reviews

It served our purpose going from a to b, but the staff was indifferent and not overly helpful. The bus needed some updated seats as they were hard to sit on for long, cramped and several were broken. Doubtful i will do this again

Michael H.

December 9, 2017

Not good at all

Teddy J.

March 24, 2023

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

Wilmington to Richmond Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Richmond?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Wilmington, DE - Richmond, VA, US

What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Richmond?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Richmond?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/25

$43

07/26

$40

Today

$42

07/28

$40

07/29

$40

07/30

$40

07/31

$38

08/01

$40

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $91 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-07-31.

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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 Wilmington and Richmond!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Richmond will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Wilmington to Richmond 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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 33m	Avg Price$63	Daily Departures13

Will you be returning to Wilmington, DE by bus?

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

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Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Richmond?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Wilmington, DE - Richmond, VA, US

What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Richmond?

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Wilmington, DE by bus?

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