NJ → VA · about 296 miles
Newark to Petersburg bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 42 direct buses and trains a week from Newark to Petersburg. The fastest takes 6 hours 34 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:19 AM and the last at 3:21 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 6h 34m
- First departure
- 6:19 AM
- Last departure
- 3:21 PM
7 of the 42 buses and trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:19 AM | 3:32 PM | 9h 13m | Daily | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 AM | 3:59 PM | 8h 35m | Daily | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 4:08 PM | 6h 46m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 5:00 PM | 7h 38m | Sat & Sun | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:25 AM | 5:00 PM | 7h 35m | Mon–Fri | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 5:27 PM | 6h 34m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 9:30 PM | 8h 45m | Daily | Newark NJ to Petersburg Transportation Center | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:19 PM | 9:01 PM | 6h 42m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 PM | 10:21 PM | 7h 28m | Daily | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:21 PM | 9:56 PM | 6h 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:21 PM | 10:08 PM | 6h 47m | Daily | Newark to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark
Where buses and trains stop in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Newark to Petersburg?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 34 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Newark to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:21 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Newark to Petersburg?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Newark?
Buses and trains to Petersburg leave from Newark (Amtrak).
Does the bus or train from Newark to Petersburg stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 42 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.