How far is Petersburg from Washington?

Petersburg and Washington are 117 miles (189 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Library of Congress, Jefferson Memorial, Washington National Cathedral, Georgetown and United States Botanic Garden.

Bus Petersburg to Washington from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Petersburg to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	2h 55m	4:25pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Petersburg to Washington on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Petersburg Transportation Center	2h 25m	10:20am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	2h 55m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Petersburg Transportation Center	6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Petersburg to Washington on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Petersburg Transportation Center	2h 25m	10:20am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	2h 55m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Petersburg Transportation Center	6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Petersburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $72	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $116	Average Duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Petersburg Washington recent customer reviews

Delayed trip inconvenienced my entire day

T M.

October 28, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$30

11/25

$44

Today

$42

11/27

$31

11/28

$38

11/29

$30

11/30

$39

12/01

$28

The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $103 for a bus ticket from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-01.