Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Petersburg

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Next departures for Richmond to Petersburg on October 4
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Petersburg Transportation CenterCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Petersburg

Bus
Average PriceUS$12 - US$232Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$17 - US$68Average Duration35m
3kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
35mAverage Duration
US$17Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$13
Average Bus Trip Duration30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance34 km
Latest bus departure8:45pm

Richmond to Petersburg Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Richmond to Petersburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Petersburg

  1. What is the distance between Richmond and Petersburg?

    It's about 37 km (23 miles) from Richmond to Petersburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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10-01
US$5
10-02
US$6
Today
US$6
10-04
US$6
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Petersburg was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$5

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

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$219 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-10-04.

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Did you know?

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

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.

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 Richmond, VA, US to Petersburg?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Petersburg to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Petersburg by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Petersburg

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