DC → VA · about 96 miles
Washington to Richmond bus & train schedule
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run 165 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Richmond. The fastest takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 165
- Fastest trip
- 1h 50m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 11:55 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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 2:25 AM | 1h 55m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:20 AM | 3:10 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:05 AM | 3:55 AM | 1h 50m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:40 AM | 4:35 AM | 1h 55m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:50 AM | 5:45 AM | 1h 55m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:15 AM | 8:15 AM | 2h 00m | Daily except Wed | Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Richmond, VA (Main St. Station - Parking lot on E. Franklin Street on west side of station building. Approximate address 1501 E. Fanklin St) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:15 AM | 8:15 AM | 2h 00m | Wed from Nov 25 | Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Richmond, VA (N. Pine Street bus loading zone Next to the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art) | OurBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:00 AM | 9:03 AM | 2h 03m | Thu–Sun | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:20 AM | 9:29 AM | 2h 09m | Mon–Fri | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:10 AM New | 10:30 AM | 2h 20m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:40 AM | 11:45 AM | 3h 05m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:30 AM | 12:45 PM | 2h 15m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:55 PM | 2:53 PM | 1h 58m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:05 PM | 3:15 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:05 PM | 3:20 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Washington (Union Station) to Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) | Virginia Breeze Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:10 PM | 3:26 PM | 2h 16m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:48 PM | 3:57 PM | 2h 09m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:10 PM | 4:18 PM | 2h 08m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:10 PM | 4:20 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:35 PM | 4:47 PM | 2h 12m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:45 PM | 5:55 PM | 2h 10m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:50 PM | 6:16 PM | 2h 26m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:10 PM | 7:18 PM | 2h 08m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:20 PM | 7:28 PM | 2h 08m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:55 PM | 8:20 PM | 2h 25m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:00 PM | 8:15 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 2h 00m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:00 PM | 9:15 PM | 2h 15m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:12 PM | 9:27 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:24 PM | 9:39 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:45 PM | 11:40 PM | 1h 55m | Wed–Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:10 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 2h 05m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:55 PM | 1:50 AM +1 day | 1h 55m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Richmond E Main Street | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Richmond
- Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) Map of Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) (Google Maps)
- 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 (Main St) Map of Richmond (Main St) (Google Maps)
- Richmond (N) Map of Richmond (N) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Richmond to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Richmond?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 9 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Richmond?
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Richmond leave from Washington (Union Station) and Washington (Stadium-Armory Metro station).