How far is Jacksonville from Petersburg?

About 535 miles (863 km) separate Jacksonville and Petersburg.

Bus Jacksonville to Petersburg from $133 | Compare & Save up to 46%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 17 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 7:50am
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 20m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $247	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $247	Average Duration13h 24m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Jacksonville to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 13 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

13h 24mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest ticket

78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville, FL to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$156

Average bus trip duration13h 20m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:35am

Distance535 miles (862 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,981 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Jacksonville to Petersburg Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Petersburg.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Jacksonville to Petersburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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