What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Petersburg?

It's about 666 km (413 miles) from Gainesville to Petersburg.

Bus Gainesville to Petersburg from US$149 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: December 10 at 10:30pm
Departure city: Gainesville
Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Arrival time: December 11 at 1:30pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Petersburg

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$149 - US$149	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$124 - US$191	Average Duration16h 12m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 15 hours, and with fares starting at just US$149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15hAverage Duration

US$149Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, GA to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$149

Average Bus Trip Duration15h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:30pm

Distance663 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,240 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87240 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$149

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Gainesville to Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, GA - Petersburg

What is the travel distance from Gainesville to Petersburg?
It's about 666 km (413 miles) from Gainesville to Petersburg.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gainesville and Petersburg!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Gainesville to Petersburg.

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 Gainesville to Petersburg.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Petersburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville, GA to Petersburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time15h	Avg PriceUS$149	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time16h 12m	Avg PriceUS$191	Daily Departures3

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Train from Gainesville, GA to Petersburg

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