What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

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

Bus Philadelphia to Petersburg from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Petersburg on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 55m	8:55pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	12h 5m	8:55pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 40m	8:55pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:00am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	13h 55m	8:55pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:00am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	13h 55m	8:55pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Petersburg

We recommend taking the bus

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 $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

225 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $157	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $686	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,433 reviews

Staff4.2

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$83

11/23

$120

Today

$115

11/25

$61

11/26

$98

11/27

$58

11/28

$84

11/29

$120

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $58

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 $58 to $120 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 $58 which is on 2025-11-27.