What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Williamstown via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Petersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

The distance between Philadelphia and Petersburg is 260 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 34m and costs $140 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Petersburg bus from?

Philadelphia to Petersburg bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Petersburg train from?

Philadelphia to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Petersburg bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Petersburg bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Petersburg train arrive?

Philadelphia to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Petersburg is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Philadelphia to Petersburg.

Where can I stay near Petersburg?

There are 85+ hotels available in Petersburg.

Philadelphia to Petersburg - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Petersburgtaxi
5h 34m
$146–801
Drive 248.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Petersburgcar 248.6 mi
5h 2m
$46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from New York to Williamstownbus Bz 0712
8h 1m
$85–202
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the taxi from Albany-Airport-ALB to Petersburgtaxi
3h 33m
$183–763
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
7h 59m
$114–773
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
3. Take the bus from Albany-Hamilton St/Greyhound to Potter Hillbus Vt
8h 7m
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3. Take the taxi from Albany-Airport-ALB to Petersburgtaxi
5h 22m
$189–1,273

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Petersburg.

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Distance: 258.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Petersburg, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Petersburg via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Williamstown in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 7h 59m.

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