Question 1

Does Amtrak go to Richmond from New York City?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are 4 train lines that go to NYC from Richmond: Amtrak Carolinian, Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Palmetto and Amtrak Silver Service. However, taking the bus may be a better option. The train takes at least 5 hours 51 minutes to travel this route, and costs an average of $115.55. Bus tickets are significantly cheaper — costing as little as $10 — and the travel time is similar to a train.

Question 2

Is New York to Richmond a good day-trip?

Accepted Answer

No, New York to Richmond does not make for a very good day-trip. The fastest bus takes 5 hours 35 minutes, so you would have to spend at least 11 hours traveling in a single day to go there and back from New York.

Question 3

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

Accepted Answer

There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 4

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Because many passengers travel from New York to Richmond at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Question 5

What bus companies travel from New York to Richmond?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 bus lines from New York to Richmond available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 19 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Question 6

How much is a bus ticket from New York to Richmond?

Accepted Answer

DKK 140.61 is the average price of a bus ticket from New York to Richmond. Any tickets cheaper than DKK 140.61 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Question 7

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 42 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Richmond every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 25 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Richmond; ticket prices start at DKK 295.29.

Question 8

How long is the bus ride from New York to Richmond?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 460 kilometers from New York to Richmond. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 9

When do the earliest and latest buses leave New York?

Accepted Answer

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New York to Richmond, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 10

Get around town with Moovit

Accepted Answer

Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Richmond. Download here

Question 11

Where does the bus arrive in Richmond?

Accepted Answer

Buses arrive in Richmond at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Question 12

Where does the bus leave from in New York?

Accepted Answer

Buses to Richmond leave from 7 stations in New York.

Question 13

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save CDKK 360.96 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 14

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from New York to Richmond is expected to range from  to . If you are looking to travel to Richmond within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from . The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are  and can be found on .

Question 15

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from New York to Richmond in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 16

Need a return trip from Richmond to New York?

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Question 17

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.