DC → VA · about 117 miles
Washington to Petersburg bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 49 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Petersburg. The fastest takes 2 hours 37 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:55 PM and the last at 7:24 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 2h 37m
- First departure
- 12:55 PM
- Last departure
- 7:24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 PM | 3:32 PM | 2h 37m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 3:59 PM | 2h 54m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 4:08 PM | 2h 58m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:48 PM | 4:41 PM | 2h 53m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 5:00 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 5:27 PM | 2h 52m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 9:01 PM | 3h 06m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 9:30 PM | 2h 45m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 9:56 PM | 2h 56m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:12 PM | 10:08 PM | 2h 56m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 PM | 10:21 PM | 2h 57m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Petersburg?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 37 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 12:55 PM (Daily) and the last at 7:24 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Petersburg?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Petersburg leave from Washington (Union Station).