How far is Jacksonville from Petersburg?

About 535 miles (863 km) separate Jacksonville and Petersburg.

Bus Jacksonville to Petersburg from $143 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 28 at 10:30am
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: June 29 at 7:50am
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 20m
Departure time: June 28 at 11:25am
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: June 29 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: June 28 at 9:45pm
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 7:50am
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$151 - $221	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$92 - $339	Average Duration13h 24m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Jacksonville to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 13 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

13h 24mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest ticket

78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$177

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses2.7647058823529407

Earliest bus departure10:30am

Distance535 miles (862 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,051 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,185 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Jacksonville to Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Jacksonville, FL - Petersburg

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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06/21

$143

06/22

$151

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$143

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The cheapest trip from Jacksonville to Petersburg was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $143

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Jacksonville to Petersburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $143 to $151 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-06-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Jacksonville to Petersburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Jacksonville to Petersburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Jacksonville to Petersburg.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Jacksonville to Petersburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville to Petersburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$177	Daily Departures2.7647058823529407
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time13h 24m	Avg Price$193	Daily Departures2.176470588235295

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