VA → VA · about 21 miles
Richmond to Petersburg bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 49 direct buses and trains a week from Richmond to Petersburg. The fastest takes 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:01 PM and the last at 9:49 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 30m
- First departure
- 3:01 PM
- Last departure
- 9:49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:01 PM | 3:32 PM | 31m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:24 PM | 3:59 PM | 35m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:33 PM | 4:08 PM | 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:07 PM | 4:41 PM | 34m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 5:00 PM | 35m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:52 PM | 5:27 PM | 35m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:27 PM | 9:01 PM | 34m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 30m | Daily | Richmond E Main Street to Petersburg Transportation Center | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:22 PM | 9:56 PM | 34m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:34 PM | 10:08 PM | 34m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:49 PM | 10:21 PM | 32m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Richmond
Where buses and trains stop in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Richmond
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Richmond to Petersburg?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 30 minutes; the typical trip is 34 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Richmond to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 3:01 PM (Daily) and the last at 9:49 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Richmond to Petersburg?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Richmond?
Buses and trains to Petersburg leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).