NC → VA · about 237 miles
Charlotte to Petersburg bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Petersburg. The fastest takes 5 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:45 AM and the last at 6:45 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 5h 35m
- First departure
- 2:45 AM
- Last departure
- 6:45 AM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM | 8:20 AM | 5h 35m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 1:09 PM | 6h 24m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Petersburg?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:45 AM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Petersburg?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Petersburg leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.