Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Columbus, OH

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TodayAug 14
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TomorrowAug 15
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SatAug 16
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MonAug 18
from $114
TueAug 19
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Richmond, VA, US to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$127
Average bus trip duration17h 10m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance343 miles (553 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Richmond to Columbus Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/12
No data
08/13
$163
Today
$72
08/15
$109
08/16
$115
08/17
$128
08/18
$110
08/19
$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $223 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-08-19.

Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Columbus.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Columbus.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond to Columbus, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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