Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA

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Next departures to Alexandria

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Alexandria.

Bus
Average Price$87 - $129Average Duration3h 1m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$15 - $79Average Duration1h 59m
13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Alexandria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Alexandria. The journey takes about 1 hour 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
1h 59mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Alexandria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89
Average bus trip duration3h 1m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30am
Distance90 miles (145 km)

Richmond to Alexandria Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/25
$115
04/26
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Today
$115
04/28
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04/29
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04/30
$84
05/01
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05/02
$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Alexandria was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $236 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Alexandria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Richmond and Alexandria!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Alexandria, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Alexandria.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Richmond to Alexandria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

You can also go to Alexandria by train

Train from Richmond to Alexandria

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