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Compare train, bus, and flight for Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 $44, while a flight costs an average of $712.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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$81 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $712 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $81.
A bus is $669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $712.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$54. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 16m 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 Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC
How to get from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:10 PM2h25Petersburg, VA2:35 PMWashington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
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- 12:10 PM2h25Petersburg, VA2:35 PMWashington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:10 PM2h25Petersburg, VA2:35 PMWashington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:30 PM2h55Petersburg, VA8:25 PMWashington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $81.
A bus is $669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $712.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Petersburg, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Petersburg Station, Petersburg, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Petersburg, W Washington St (Petersburg Transit Center) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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