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Compare bus, train, and flight for Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $823.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $823 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $109.
A bus is $774 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $823.
Other travel options to Petersburg, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$74. 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.
Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA
How to get from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
8:40 PM 4h35 Baltimore, MD 1:15 AM Petersburg, VA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 4h35 Baltimore, MD 1:15 AM Petersburg, VA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 4h35 Baltimore, MD 1:15 AM Petersburg, VA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $109.
A bus is $774 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Petersburg, VA costing on average $823.
Other travel options to Petersburg, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Petersburg, W Washington St (Petersburg Transit Center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Petersburg, VA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, psa airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Petersburg, VA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Petersburg, VA by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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