Cheap coach tickets from Richmond to New York
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Coach from Richmond to New York: Journey Information
There are 47 intercity coaches per day from Richmond to New York. Travelling by coach from Richmond to New York usually takes around 7 hours and 44 minutes, but the fastest Wanda Coach coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 45 minutes.
- Distance
- 286 mi (460 km)
- Shortest duration
- 5h 45m
- Cheapest price
- £20.19
- Trips per day
- 41
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus US
- Coach lines
- 5
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Richmond to New York Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Richmond to New York?
There are usually 10 daily train trips from Richmond to New York.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£51.28Cheaper | Avg. Price£150.82 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips47 | Daily Trips10 |
Duration | Duration7h 44m | Duration7h 7mFaster |

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Richmond to New York Route Map

There are several coach options that can take you from Richmond to New York:
- BBBus: 3 daily coaches from £34
- FlixBus US: 30 daily coaches from £28
- Greyhound: 7 daily coaches from £34
- OurBus: 3 daily coaches from £20
- Wanda Coach: 5 daily coaches from £25
How much is a coach ticket from Richmond to New York?
Coach tickets for a trip from Richmond to New York cost £40 on average. Tickets cheaper than £40 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Richmond to New York by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Richmond to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £37 to £55. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 27 October 2026. If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, coach tickets are available starting at £37.
Average coach ticket prices from Richmond to New York by month
Taking the coach from Richmond to New York is usually cheapest in February, when the average ticket price is only £40. If you're planning to take the coach from Richmond to New York during July, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £54. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 26 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £21.68 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Richmond to New York?
There are 5 coach lines from Richmond to New York available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 30 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBBus | 3 | 6h 36m | £33.65 |
| FlixBus US | 30 | 8h 18m | £56.91 |
| Greyhound | 7 | 7h 41m | £57.06 |
| OurBus | 3 | 7h 15m | £27.37 |
| Wanda Coach | 5 | 6h 50m | £39.15 |
Book BBBus from Richmond to New York from £33.65. There are 3 trips per day offered by BBBus from Richmond to New York and you can expect on average to pay £33.65 for a BBBus ticket to New York. In Richmond, BBBus departs to New York from 5221 Brook Rd. In New York, BBBus arrives at Midtown NY - 8th Ave & West 30th St and one other station.
An average trip on BBBus from Richmond to New York takes 6 hours and 36 minutes, while the fastest available BBBus trip will get you to New York in 6 hours and 5 minutes.
At weekends, BBBus offers 4 trips per day. A single ticket costs £33.65 for a weekend trip to New York.
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 30 trips per day from Richmond to New York, and the average ticket for this route costs only £56.91.






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 7 coach trips from Richmond to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 41 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from £33.63.






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 £20.19, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from Richmond to New York if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown coach carriers in the U.S. The company offers 5 daily coach trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With coach ticket prices starting from £24.67 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred coach carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of Richmond and New York.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Richmond to New York
The best way to get to New York City from Richmond depends on your priorities. If you’re looking for the cheapest option, the coach is definitely your best bet. The cheapest average coach ticket to New York from Richmond costs about $41, while the cheapest average train ticket costs almost $100. The coach can also be faster than the train — the fastest coach takes as little as 5 hours 45 minutes, whereas the fastest train takes over 6 hours.
Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is the closest New York–area airport to Richmond, Virginia. If you’re looking to fly out of the New York area, you may just consider a direct coach to Newark. Otherwise, you can travel via public transport from bus stops in New York’s Port Authority to both JFK and LaGuardia airports, it will just take longer.
There are 47 scheduled coaches that travel from Richmond to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 41 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Richmond to New York; ticket prices start at £31.
Trips per day
47
Direct trips
41
The coach takes an average of 7 hours and 44 minutes to cover the 286 miles from Richmond to New York. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
286
Distance (km)
460
The first coach leaves at 0:05 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Richmond to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:05am
Latest coach
11:00pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Richmond to New York for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, travelling mid-week is your best bet.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Wednesday
City Information
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.
New York



New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Richmond?
Main departure station: Main St Station Plaza
Coaches to New York leave from 6 stations in Richmond.
All coach stations in Richmond:
- Main St Station Plaza
- 17th St and Ambler
- 5221 Brook Rd
- Main Street Station
- W Broad St between Mumford St and Gilmer St, N Side
- Main St. Station - Parking lot on E. Franklin Street
Where does the coach arrive in New York?
Main arrival station: SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave

Coaches arrive in New York at 9 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in New York:
- SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
- Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
- Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
- Queens Village - 7-11 - Jd Foods
- 120 E Broadway
- 429 11th Ave btwn W 35th and W 36th St
- Midtown NY - 8th Ave & West 30th St
- Chinatown - 152 E Broadway
- La Cubana
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