How far is Tampa from Petersburg?

The distance covered from Tampa to Petersburg is 1137 km (705 miles).

Bus Tampa to Petersburg from US$122 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Petersburg on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25am	Union Station	17h 25m	3:50am	Petersburg, VA	CheapestFastest
	10:25am	Union Station	17h 25m	3:50am	Petersburg, VA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	22h 20m	7:50am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	7:50am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Petersburg on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	22h 20m	7:50am	Petersburg Transportation Center	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	17h 25m	3:50am	Petersburg, VA	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	17h 25m	3:50am	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	7:50am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Petersburg

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$163 - US$225	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$88 - US$160	Average Duration19h 13m	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 19 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

19h 13mAverage Duration

US$88Cheapest ticket

103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$178

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance1134 km

Latest bus departure10:35pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,222 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Amtrak

4/55,434 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,331 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - Petersburg

How far is Tampa from Petersburg?
The distance covered from Tampa to Petersburg is 1137 km (705 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 Tampa and Petersburg!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to Petersburg will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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