How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $837.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

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$837

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$110

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$50

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$34

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5h 37m

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3h 37m

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4h 58m

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3h 15m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is a bus with an average price of $50.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA:

A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $110.

A bus is $786 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $837.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Petersburg, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 58m.

Flight takes on average 5h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Baltimore, MD and Petersburg, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $110 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-76.02. The journey takes 4h 17m versus 3h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA

How to get from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    8:40 PM4h35
    Baltimore, MD
    1:15 AMPetersburg, VA
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greyhound
    8:40 PM4h35
    Baltimore, MD
    1:15 AMPetersburg, VA
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    8:40 PM4h35
    Baltimore, MD
    1:15 AMPetersburg, VA
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA

Travel to Petersburg, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Baltimore, MD and Petersburg, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is a bus with an average price of $50.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA:

A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $110.

A bus is $786 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $837.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Petersburg, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 58m.

Flight takes on average 5h 37m.

The distance from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is approximately 148 miles (239 km).
The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Petersburg, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Petersburg, W Washington St (Petersburg Transit Center).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Petersburg, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Petersburg, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Petersburg, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Norfolk, VA, Charlotte, NC, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Petersburg, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Petersburg, VA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Petersburg, VA, including its historical sites such as Petersburg National Battlefield, Old Blandford Church, and local museums, a stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.
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