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Cheapest price | $20.00 |
Shortest Duration | 5h 45m |
Trips per day | 11 |
Bus lines | 3 |
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $35.00 was the low point for bus fares from New York to Richmond. Buses from Richmond to New York are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $35.00 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 18 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $25.93 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 6 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 286 miles (460 kilometers) from New York, NY to Richmond, VA. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 45 minutes. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the bus. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from New York to Richmond 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New York to Richmond, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Richmond every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 9 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 $41.00.
There are 3 bus lines from New York, New York to Richmond, Virginia. With 7 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 7 | 8h 40m | $50.78 |
PandaNY Bus | 2 | 5h 56m | $35.57 |
Wanda Coach | 3 | 5h 51m | $35.00 |
Buses to Richmond leave from multiple locations in New York, New York. These are the 4 most popular bus stations:
Buses arrive in Richmond at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Richmond, Virginia:
Overall score for buses from New York, NY to Richmond, VA
(Based on 25 ratings and reviews)
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December 24, 2019 - Visiting family
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