Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Alexandria, VA, US

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Next departures for Richmond to Alexandria on October 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Main Street Station
Alexandria StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Main Street Station
Alexandria StationNo tags

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Get from Richmond to Alexandria

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The journey takes about 1 hour 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
1h 59mAverage Duration
90 milesDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

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

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10/26
$123
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10/28
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10/29
$109
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10/31
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on Oct 29, 2025 with a price of $109

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 Alexandria, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $109 to $226 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-10-29.

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 Richmond and Alexandria!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Alexandria, 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 Alexandria.

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

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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

Bus from Alexandria, VA, US to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Alexandria, VA, US by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Alexandria, VA, US

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