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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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€31 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC
Travel to Washington, DC 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 Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC.
There are 3 options to travel from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $21 (€19) compared to other travel options to Washington, DC:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $28 (€25).
Taking a train costs $205 (€185) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $226 (€204).
The fastest way from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 58 min.
There are alternative travel options to Washington, DC that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h on average.
Train takes on average 3 h 3 min.
The distance from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is approximately 117 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 35 flights a day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Washington, DC from Petersburg, VA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC:
The following travel companies offer services from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC:
- Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus for buses to Washington, DC. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).
- Amtrak can take you to Washington, DC by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC for $21 (€19).
Yes, there are direct routes from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Washington, DC with Greyhound or FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Washington, DC with Amtrak.
Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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