VA → NC · about 137 miles
Richmond to Raleigh bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 84 direct buses and trains a week from Richmond to Raleigh. The fastest takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:25 AM and the last at 11:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 84
- Fastest trip
- 2h 35m
- First departure
- 12:25 AM
- Last departure
- 11:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 AM | 3:10 AM | 2h 45m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:55 AM | 4:30 AM | 2h 35m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:30 AM | 5:35 AM | 3h 05m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:20 AM | 6:00 AM | 2h 40m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:05 AM | 6:50 AM | 2h 45m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh New Bern Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:35 AM | 7:45 AM | 3h 10m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh New Bern Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:55 AM | 8:35 AM | 2h 40m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 2:35 PM | 2h 40m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:24 PM | 7:07 PM | 3h 43m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:07 PM | 7:41 PM | 3h 34m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 9:20 PM | 3h 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 12:05 AM +1 day | 3h 05m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:45 PM | 2:55 AM +1 day | 3h 10m | Wed–Sun | Richmond E Main Street to Raleigh Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Raleigh The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Richmond
Where buses and trains stop in Raleigh
Return trip: Raleigh to Richmond
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Richmond to Raleigh?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Richmond to Raleigh?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:45 PM (Wed–Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Richmond to Raleigh?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Richmond?
Buses and trains to Raleigh leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).