Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg

TodayAug 4
TomorrowAug 5
from $35
WedAug 6
from $33
ThuAug 7
from $36
FriAug 8
from $36
SatAug 9
from $36
SunAug 10
from $61
MonAug 11
from $35

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Petersburg.

Average Price$32 - $101Average Duration2h 50m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$31 - $141Average Duration2h 58m
17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$32Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41
Average bus trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:25pm
Distance118 miles (189 km)

Washington to Petersburg Bus

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

Best price found
08/02
$37
08/03
$31
Today
$34
08/05
$27
08/06
$26
08/07
$28
08/08
$28
08/09
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $37 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-08-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to Petersburg.

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Petersburg?

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