VA → VA · about 68 miles
Richmond to Charlottesville bus schedule
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, FlixBus and OurBus run 11 direct buses a week from Richmond to Charlottesville. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 9:45 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 9:45 AM
- Last bus
- 2:00 PM
7 of the 11 buses a week stop at Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM | 11:30 AM | 1h 45m | Daily | Richmond (Airport) to Charlottesville (University of Virginia) | Virginia Breeze Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM | 1h 15m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler to Charlottesville George Welsh Way | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:00 PM New | 3:30 PM | 1h 30m | Sun from Nov 29 | Richmond, VA (Pine Street Next to the VCU Markel Center Parking Lot (this service may be provided with a van)) to Charlottesville, VA (555 Alderman Road, VA (Near UVA Columbarium Parking)) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Charlottesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Richmond
Where the bus stops in Charlottesville
Return trip: Charlottesville to Richmond
Questions
How long is the bus from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:00 PM (Sun).
Which bus companies go from Richmond to Charlottesville?
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Richmond?
Buses to Charlottesville leave from Richmond (Airport), Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler and Richmond (N).
Does the bus from Richmond to Charlottesville stop at Richmond International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 11 a week: at Richmond (Airport).