What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

Philadelphia and Petersburg are 224 miles (361 km) apart.

Bus Philadelphia to Petersburg from $33 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 29

TomorrowAug 30

from $62

SunAug 31

from $60

MonSep 1

from $144

TueSep 2

from $70

WedSep 3

from $66

ThuSep 4

from $56

FriSep 5

from $50

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 30 at 12:35pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: August 30 at 9:15pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 30 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: August 30 at 9:15pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m
Departure time: August 30 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: August 30 at 9:15pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 45m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $168	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$42 - $257	Average Duration5h 37m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61

Average bus trip duration6h 45m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure11:15am

Distance225 miles (362 km)

Latest bus departure2:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,216 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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

Philadelphia to Petersburg Bus

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What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

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

Best price found

08/27

$56

08/28

$52

Today

$93

08/30

$55

08/31

$52

09/01

$136

09/02

$62

09/03

$59

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $136 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-08-31.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to Petersburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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Did you know?

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!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 45m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 37m	Avg Price$117	Daily Departures8

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Bus Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg: Trip Overview

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