Find coaches from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US

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Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 15 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Newark (DE)
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Wilmington Bus Station
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
FlixBus
Newark (DE)
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Wilmington Bus Station
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)No tags
FlixBus
Newark (DE)
Richmond (17th St and Ambler)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Richmond

Bus
Average priceUS$29 - US$105Average duration6h
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$33 - US$330Average duration4h 28m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
6hAverage duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$49
Average bus trip duration6h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure02:25
Distance183 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

Wilmington to Richmond Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - Richmond, VA, US

  1. How far is Richmond from Wilmington by coach?

    The distance between Wilmington and Richmond by coach is approximately 182 miles (294 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Richmond from Wilmington without a car?

    The best way to go from Wilmington to Richmond without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/10
US$49
13/10
US$45
Today
US$38
15/10
US$37
16/10
US$34
17/10
US$35
18/10
US$34
19/10
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$34

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 US$34 to US$122 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 US$34, which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Richmond will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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!

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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?

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