NC → VA · about 249 miles
Charlotte to Richmond bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 54 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Richmond. The fastest takes 5 hours 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:45 AM and the last at 11:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 54
- Fastest trip
- 5h 50m
- First departure
- 2:45 AM
- Last departure
- 11:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM | 8:50 AM | 6h 05m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 1:50 PM | 8h 35m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 1:57 PM | 7h 12m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 4:20 PM | 6h 35m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 6:40 PM | 7h 00m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 9:00 PM | 7h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 11:55 PM | 5h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:35 PM | 5:25 AM +1 day | 5h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Richmond?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Richmond?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Richmond leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.