What is the travel distance from Petersburg to Richmond?

The distance separating Petersburg and Richmond is 23 miles (37 km).

Bus Petersburg to Richmond from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Petersburg to Richmond on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	30m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Petersburg to Richmond on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55am	Petersburg Transportation Center	25m	8:20am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	30m	2:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
1:20am	Petersburg	30m	1:50am	Richmond	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Petersburg to Richmond.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $211	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $62	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Petersburg to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

30mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Petersburg to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$13

Average bus trip duration30m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance22 miles (34 km)

Latest bus departure1:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

Tornado Bus

3/5146 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $211 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Amtrak

4/55,500 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Petersburg to Richmond Bus

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$6

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$6

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$7

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The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $200 for a bus ticket from Petersburg to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-10-04.

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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 Petersburg and Richmond!

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 Petersburg to Richmond.

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 Petersburg to Richmond that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Petersburg to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 travelers 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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Petersburg to Richmond, VA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time30m	Avg Price$13	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time49m	Avg Price$29	Daily Departures10

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Bus Tickets from Petersburg to Richmond, VA, US

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