VA → DC · about 117 miles
Petersburg to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 47 direct buses and trains a week from Petersburg to Washington. The fastest takes 2 hours 40 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
- 47
- Fastest trip
- 2h 40m
- 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 | 6:25 AM | 3h 32m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 11:05 AM | 2h 40m | Daily | Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:25 AM | 1:28 PM | 3h 03m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:04 PM | 3:12 PM | 3h 08m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 4:31 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:20 PM | 4:15 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 5:37 PM | 3h 12m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 5:41 PM | 3h 11m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 7:10 PM | 3h 26m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 8:48 PM | 3h 10m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Petersburg
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Petersburg
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Petersburg to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Petersburg to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM (Mon–Sat) and the last at 5:38 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Petersburg to Washington?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Petersburg?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station and Petersburg Transportation Center.