VA → PA · about 208 miles
Richmond to Philadelphia bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 59 direct buses and trains a week from Richmond to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 4 hours 49 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:52 AM and the last at 7:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 59
- Fastest trip
- 4h 49m
- First departure
- 3:52 AM
- Last departure
- 7:20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | 9:08 AM | 5h 16m | Sat & Sun | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 9:20 AM | 5h 28m | Sat from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 9:25 AM | 5h 33m | Mon–Sat | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 10:47 AM | 5h 28m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 10:52 AM | 5h 33m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 11:02 AM | 5h 43m | Sat & Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 11:10 AM | 5h 51m | Mon–Fri | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:26 AM | 11:02 AM | 5h 36m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:05 AM | 1:00 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 3:25 PM | 6h 25m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:06 AM | 3:56 PM | 4h 50m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 7:00 PM | 4h 56m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 7:05 PM | 5h 01m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:02 PM | 4h 54m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:17 PM | 5h 09m | Fri from Nov 6 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:31 PM | 5h 23m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 8:02 PM | 4h 49m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:41 PM | 9:51 PM | 5h 10m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:41 PM | 9:54 PM | 5h 13m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 10:23 PM | 5h 26m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 10:27 PM | 5h 30m | Mon–Fri | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 10:28 PM | 5h 31m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 10:32 PM | 5h 35m | Fri from Nov 6 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 10:25 PM | 5h 25m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 11:15 PM | 4h 54m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 11:17 PM | 4h 56m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:20 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day | 5h 10m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Richmond
Where buses and trains stop in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Richmond
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 49 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM (Sun) and the last at 7:20 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Richmond to Philadelphia?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Richmond?
Buses and trains to Philadelphia leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).