How far is New Orleans from Petersburg?

The distance between New Orleans and Petersburg is approximately 1425 km (884 miles).

Bus New Orleans to Petersburg from US$165 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New Orleans to Petersburg on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 20m	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 30m	1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
9:10pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 20m	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	23h 30m	1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Petersburg

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$165 - US$208	Average Duration23h 25m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$226 - US$1,396	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 129kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 23 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

23h 25mAverage Duration

US$165Cheapest ticket

36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$181

Average Bus Trip Duration23h 25m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure8:05am

Distance1424 km

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,499 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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New Orleans to Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Petersburg

How far is New Orleans from Petersburg?
The distance between New Orleans and Petersburg is approximately 1425 km (884 miles).

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 New Orleans and Petersburg!

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 New Orleans to Petersburg.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New Orleans to Petersburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Petersburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time23h 25m	Avg PriceUS$181	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 7h	Avg PriceUS$273	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from Petersburg to New Orleans

You can also go to Petersburg by train

Train from New Orleans to Petersburg

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