VA → PA · about 225 miles
Petersburg to Philadelphia bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 33 direct buses and trains a week from Petersburg to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 5 hours 31 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:53 AM and the last at 5:38 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 33
- Fastest trip
- 5h 31m
- First departure
- 2:53 AM
- Last departure
- 5:38 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:53 AM | 9:08 AM | 6h 15m | Sat & Sun | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 9:20 AM | 6h 27m | Sat from Nov 7 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 9:25 AM | 6h 32m | Mon–Sat | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 3:25 PM | 7h 00m | Daily | Petersburg Transportation Center to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:25 AM | 3:56 PM | 5h 31m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 7:00 PM | 5h 49m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 7:05 PM | 5h 54m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 8:02 PM | 5h 37m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 8:17 PM | 5h 52m | Fri from Nov 6 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 8:31 PM | 6h 06m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 8:02 PM | 5h 32m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 9:51 PM | 6h 07m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 9:54 PM | 6h 10m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 11:15 PM | 5h 37m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 11:17 PM | 5h 39m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Petersburg
Where buses and trains stop in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Petersburg
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Petersburg to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 31 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 6 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Petersburg to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM (Sun) and the last at 5:38 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Petersburg to Philadelphia?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Petersburg?
Buses and trains to Philadelphia leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station and Petersburg Transportation Center.