How to travel from Saint Louis to Richmond, United States of America

The distance between Saint Louis and Richmond is around 833 miles (1,341km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Louis to Richmond by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Nashville and then to Richmond.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
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Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Richmond.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance833 miles (1,341km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Louis and Richmond

There are several options for getting from Saint Louis to Richmond by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $83.

The distance between Saint Louis and Richmond is around 833 miles (1,341km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700 miles (1,127km)

It takes around 22h 10m to get from Saint Louis and Richmond by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Louis to Richmond is to drive which takes around 13h 45m and will set you back approx $83.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Louis and Richmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Louis and Richmond. We recommend that you drive to Richmond. instead which will take 13h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Louis and Richmond. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Louis to Richmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clayton Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center and Nashville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Saint Louis and Richmond. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Louis to Richmond. We recommend that you take the bus to Nashville and then to Richmond. instead which will take 22h 10m.

The closest major airport to Richmond is Richmond International Airport (RIC) (RIC) which is approximately 10km (7 miles) from Richmond. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (CHO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (ORF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Louis and Richmond. The distance is around 833 miles (1,341km) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Louis to Richmond is to take the bus which takes, on average, 22h 10m and will usually cost around $145.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Louis and Richmond

Transport options from Saint Louis to Richmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
22h 10m
$145
once daily1,582km (983 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
$83
on demand1,341km (833 miles)

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Airports near Richmond

The following major airports near Richmond offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

RIC
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (10km) from Richmond
CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69 miles (111km) from Richmond
ORF
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
International Airport
Distance
81 miles (130km) from Richmond