Cheap coach tickets from Washington DC to Richmond, VA

Washington DC to Richmond, VA Route Map

There are several coach options that can take you from Washington DC to Richmond, VA:

• Amtrak Thruway: 2 daily coaches from NOK 142
• BBBus: 2 daily coaches from NOK 179
• FlixBus US: 9 daily coaches from NOK 160
• Greyhound: 11 daily coaches from NOK 179
• Megabus: 1 daily coach from NOK 271
• OurBus: 2 daily coaches from NOK 123
• TransportAzumah: 1 daily coach from NOK 359

What coach companies travel from Washington DC to Richmond, VA?

There are 7 coach lines from Washington DC to Richmond, VA available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

• Amtrak Thruway

  Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from Washington DC to Richmond, VA start at NOK 141.65. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway coach trips on this route every day.

• BBBus

  Book BBBus from Washington DC to Richmond, VA from NOK 179.43. There are 2 trips per day offered by BBBus from Washington DC to Richmond, VA and you can expect on average to pay NOK 209.60 for a BBBus ticket to Richmond, VA. In Washington DC, BBBus departs to Richmond, VA from 2230 New York Ave NE. In Richmond, VA, BBBus arrives at 5221 Brook Rd.

  An average trip on BBBus from Washington DC to Richmond, VA takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  At weekends, BBBus offers 2 trips per day. A single ticket costs NOK 179.43 for a weekend trip to Richmond, VA.

• FlixBus US

  FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 9 trips per day from Washington DC to Richmond, VA, and the average ticket for this route costs only NOK 339.49.

  
• Greyhound

  Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 11 coach trips from Washington DC to Richmond, VA every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Richmond, VA usually start from NOK 179.24.

  
• Megabus

  Megabus is one of the leading coach companies in North America, with many popular routes in the Northeast and Midwest United States. Megabus tickets can be purchased for as low as $1 if you book in advance. Travellers enjoy Megabus’ unique double decker coaches, which feature amenities such as air conditioning, digital entertainment, free WiFi, and power sockets at each seat. Megabus is an affordable, reliable option for travel between Washington DC and Richmond, VA.

• OurBus

  OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets starting from NOK 122.77, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from Washington DC to Richmond, VA if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

• TransportAzumah

  Book TransportAzumah from Washington DC to Richmond, VA from NOK 358.85. Typically there is one TransportAzumah service per day from Washington DC to Richmond, VA and you can expect on average to pay NOK 358.85 for a TransportAzumah ticket to Richmond, VA. In Washington DC, TransportAzumah departs to Richmond, VA from Union Station. In Richmond, VA, TransportAzumah arrives at Plaza at Main St Station - 1500 E Main St.

  An average trip on TransportAzumah from Washington DC to Richmond, VA takes 2 hours.

  At weekends, TransportAzumah offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay NOK 358.85 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Richmond, VA.

City Information

Washington DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighbourhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transport hub with three nearby airports and several coach and train stations.

Richmond

As one of the most historically significant cities in the U.S., Richmond is a top-tier destination for not just fans of history but also culturally-inclined travellers. The premier tourist attraction of the city is the Virginia State Capitol, which features a unique architecture partially designed by Thomas Jefferson himself. For those who want to enjoy a cultural experience, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is worth checking out, as it houses five exquisitely beautiful Fabergé eggs, along with works by Degas, Cézanne, and Renoir. If you wish to retreat from the concrete jungle, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a great alternative.

Richmond’s diverse community has had a huge influence on its food scene. Croaker's Spot is a famous restaurant that serves some of the best seafood around. Richmond is also the home to a burgeoning craft beer scene, and there are as many as 30 brands in the city. Some of the local favourites include Hardywood, The Veil Brewing Co., and The Answer Brewpub.

Richmond is a major hub for coach travel, and visitors can catch coaches that go to cities like Washington, D.C., New York and Raleigh on a daily basis. The city boasts two Amtrak train stations that provide regular service to Washington, D.C., New York City and beyond. The principal one is the Main Street Station, which is located right in the heart of downtown Richmond. The main airport is the Richmond International Airport, 7 miles southeast of the city.

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