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Dallas Museum Of Art
Major art museum in the Dallas Arts District with collections spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop with broad appeal and frequent special exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Petersburg, VA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $133, and a train costs an average of $366.
Distance: 1137 miles (1831 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$333 Average price | $492 Average price | $221 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 45m Average total duration 31h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50h 52m Average total duration 50h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration Fastest 9h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Petersburg, VA to Dallas, TX:
A flight is $112 (€91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Petersburg, VA to Dallas, TX costing on average $333 (€271).
A flight is $270 (€220) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Petersburg, VA to Dallas, TX costing on average $492 (€400).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 15m.
Train takes on average 50h 22m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 63h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 38h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $429 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 40h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $229 |
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Buses from Petersburg, VA to Dallas, TX run on average 4 times per day, taking around 31h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $229 (€186) but you can travel from only $133 (€108) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 19:20. The fastest bus covers the 1137 miles (1831 km) distance in 38h 45m.
Distance 1137 miles (1831 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $229 (€186) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 38h 45m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis/rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff a few USD, and round up for casual service.
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