NJ → VA · about 279 miles
Newark to Richmond bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 82 direct buses and trains a week from Newark to Richmond. The fastest takes 5 hours 43 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:05 AM and the last at 11:42 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 82
- Fastest trip
- 5h 43m
- First departure
- 3:05 AM
- Last departure
- 11:42 PM
7 of the 82 buses and trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:05 AM New | 10:30 AM | 7h 25m | Daily | Newark NJ to Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:19 AM | 2:53 PM | 8h 34m | Daily | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 AM | 3:15 PM | 7h 51m | Daily | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 3:26 PM | 6h 04m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 56m | Sat & Sun | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:25 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 53m | Mon–Fri | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 5h 54m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 5:55 PM | 6h 55m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Newark NJ to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 6h 24m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Newark NJ to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 7:18 PM | 5h 43m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 7:28 PM | 5h 53m | Daily | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:19 PM | 8:20 PM | 6h 01m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 PM | 9:39 PM | 6h 46m | Daily | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:21 PM | 9:15 PM | 5h 54m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:21 PM | 9:27 PM | 6h 06m | Daily | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 PM | 1:50 AM +1 day | 6h 20m | Daily | Newark NJ to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:35 PM | 3:10 AM +1 day | 6h 35m | Daily | Newark NJ to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:41 PM | 9:29 AM +1 day | 9h 48m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:42 PM | 9:03 AM +1 day | 9h 21m | Wed–Sat | Newark to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Newark
Where buses and trains stop in Richmond
- Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station Map of Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
- Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler Map of Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler (Google Maps)
- Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) Map of Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Richmond to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Newark to Richmond?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Newark to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:42 PM (Fri, Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from Newark to Richmond?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Newark?
Buses and trains to Richmond leave from Newark (Amtrak).
Does the bus or train from Newark to Richmond stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 82 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.