Find coaches from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg

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Next departures from Washington to Petersburg on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Petersburg Transportation CenterCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Petersburg

Bus
Average priceUS$32 - US$51Average duration2h 50m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$31 - US$91Average duration2h 57m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 50mAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33
Average bus trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure18:25
Distance118 miles

Washington to Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Petersburg

  1. What's the distance between Washington and Petersburg by coach?

    The distance between Washington and Petersburg by coach is approximately 117 miles (189 km).

  2. How can I get from Washington to Petersburg without driving?

    You can travel to Petersburg from Washington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/10
US$30
12/10
US$44
Today
US$34
14/10
US$29
15/10
US$26
16/10
US$31
17/10
US$26
18/10
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg was searched and found on 15 Oct 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Washington to Petersburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Petersburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Washington to Petersburg.

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Did you know?

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Petersburg by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg

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