The cheapest and fastest coaches from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Richmond, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to New York, NY will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 25 buses that leave Richmond, VA for New York, NY every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 461 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 461 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £253 Average Price |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Richmond, VA to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to New York, NY coaches for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:45 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h00 | 15:45 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:40 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h00 | 16:40 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h55 | 17:05 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h50 | 17:45 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h30 | 18:25 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h50 | 18:05 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 7h00 | 19:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h55 | 20:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:45 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 8h55 | 22:40 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 6h50 | 21:10 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h30 | 21:50 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h10 | 22:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h15 | 02:05 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h55 | 03:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA | 7h20 | 04:05 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:10 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h45 | 04:55 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h55 | 06:40 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 00:30 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h00 | 07:30 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:15 Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 11h35 | 12:50 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:15 Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 11h50 | 13:05 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 01:15 Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 12h45 | 14:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+![]() | 01:15 Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 8h45 | 10:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 change | |
![]() | 02:10 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h50 | 10:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:30 Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA | 6h50 | 09:20 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:10 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h35 | 10:45 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:05 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 7h10 | 12:15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:10 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 6h40 | 12:50 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to New York, NY
Buses from Richmond, VA to New York, NY run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 461 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 461 km |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun from Richmond, VA to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Richmond, VA to New York, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to New York, NY coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to New York, NY by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Richmond, VA and New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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