PA → VA · about 208 miles
Philadelphia to Richmond bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 68 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Richmond. The fastest takes 4 hours 33 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:20 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 68
- Fastest trip
- 4h 33m
- First departure
- 4:20 AM
- Last departure
- 5:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | 9:03 AM | 4h 43m | Thu–Sun | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:45 AM | 9:29 AM | 4h 44m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 12:45 PM | 5h 45m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:32 AM | 2:53 PM | 7h 21m | Daily | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 6h 19m | Daily | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:58 AM | 3:15 PM | 6h 17m | Daily from Dec 19 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:38 AM | 3:26 PM | 4h 48m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:38 AM | 4:18 PM | 5h 40m | Sat & Sun | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:41 AM | 4:18 PM | 5h 37m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 4:47 PM | 4h 46m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:07 PM | 6:16 PM | 5h 09m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 8:15 PM | 5h 45m | Daily | Philadelphia to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 7:18 PM | 4h 33m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 7:28 PM | 4h 43m | Daily | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:29 PM | 8:20 PM | 4h 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 9:39 PM | 5h 24m | Daily | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:34 PM | 9:27 PM | 4h 53m | Sat & Sun | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:35 PM | 9:27 PM | 4h 52m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:36 PM | 9:15 PM | 4h 39m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 6h 25m | Daily | Philadelphia to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 33 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Richmond?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Richmond leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).