There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Matthews by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 46m$47–89Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
8h 25m$31–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
8h 45m$85–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 2m$115–256Drive 285.8 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Matthewscar 285.8 mi
5h 26m$53–76Fly from Richmond International Airport, line 27 bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
4h 41m$85–556Bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
5h 39m$112–505Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
6h 12m$112–532Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
6h 19m$145–844
Richmond to Matthews by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Matthews is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Matthews is to fly and line 27 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Matthews. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at John St & Ames Rd via Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Matthews station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at CTC Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Richmond and Matthews is 306 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Matthews without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Richmond to Matthews, including transfers.
Richmond to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Matthews is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Matthews, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Richmond to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Matthews is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Richmond to Matthews.
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