5.0
Extremely easy to book and convenient location for college travel.
4.0
Pros: It was peaceful on the bus. Cons: Timely arrival since the bus was over an hour late. Tips: Make sure to check the bus tracker online.
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There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Charlottesville to Richmond.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 1,146.08 | Avg. PriceCZK 1,340.13 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration6h 55m | Duration6h 32m |
There is one daily bus from Charlottesville to Richmond. Traveling by bus from Charlottesville to Richmond usually takes around 6 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 55 minutes.
Distance | 66 mi (106 km) |
Shortest duration | 6h 55m |
Cheapest price | CZK 503.81 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Charlottesville to Richmond
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Extremely easy to book and convenient location for college travel.
4.0
Pros: It was peaceful on the bus. Cons: Timely arrival since the bus was over an hour late. Tips: Make sure to check the bus tracker online.
Bus tickets for a trip from Charlottesville to Richmond cost CZK 961.47 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 961.47 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Charlottesville to Richmond is expected to be between CZK 730 and CZK 1,889. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is June 26, 2025, when tickets are available for June 26, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just CZK 730.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 18 days in advance to save CZK 643.77 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Charlottesville to Richmond. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 1 | 6h 59m | CZK 1,146.29 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 1 bus trips from Charlottesville to Richmond every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Richmond usually start from CZK 504.
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 66 miles from Charlottesville to Richmond. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 55 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Richmond at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Charlottesville to Richmond. It leaves the station in Charlottesville at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Charlottesville to Richmond. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Charlottesville to Richmond; ticket prices start at CZK 837.18.
Lovingly called Mr. Jefferson’s City by locals, Charlottesville is one of Virginia's best destinations with plenty of interesting attractions to draw in not only fans of history but also of arts and culture. The prime attraction of the city is the famous estate of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello. This 5000-acre mansion is an architectural masterpiece that combines Parisian and Italian elements, giving you a day’s worth of exploration. For those looking for a more idyllic landscape, try Carter Mountain Orchard, which offers apple-picking sessions as well. The University of Charlottesville is also a must-not-miss destination. As the only university in the U.S. to be designated a World Heritage Site, it offers interesting insights into the history of education of the country.
Charlottesville’s wines are famous around the country, and the Monticello Wine Trail is perfect for trying out the best wines that the region has to offer. For an amazing dinner experience, C & O Restaurant, which has been in business since 1976, will be a great choice.
The city’s busiest bus stop is the Greyhound bus stop located downtown at 310 W Main St. For trains, head over to the nearby Amtrak train station, also on W Main St. Charlottesville is served by Amtrak’s Cardinal, Crescent and Northeast Regional lines. The city’s main airport is the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, 8 miles from the city.
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 travelers. 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 favorites include Hardywood, The Veil Brewing Co., and The Answer Brewpub.
Richmond is a major hub for bus travel, and visitors can catch buses 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.
The bus station at 105 Ridge Street serves Greyhound and Jefferson Lines buses which travel through Charlottesville. Bus service is available to travel to cities like Richmond, Washington, DC, and New York. Inside the station, amenities include restrooms and vending machines for convenient snacks before your trip. Within a few minutes’ walk, though, you can grab a fresh meal from one of the many restaurants and cafes on Main Street. The station is ideally located between downtown Charlottesville and the University of Virginia campus a few blocks to the west. The Amtrak train station is also a short 10-minute walk from the bus station, so it is easy to transfer to continued travels by train.
Charlottesville Un Station
All buses from Charlottesville arrive at one main station in Richmond.
17th St and Ambler
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