What is the distance between Albany and Petersburg?

The distance separating Albany and Petersburg is 422 miles (680 km).

Bus Albany to Petersburg from $48 | Refundable Tickets

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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: September 9 at 7:15am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: September 9 at 9:15pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h
Departure time: September 9 at 7:10pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: September 10 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 15m
Departure time: September 9 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: September 10 at 9:15pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: September 9 at 2:10pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
Arrival time: September 10 at 1:25pm
Destination city: Petersburg
Destination location: Petersburg Transportation Center
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $59	Average Duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$147 - $213	Average Duration10h 56m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

18h 15mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57

Average bus trip duration18h 15m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure7:15am

Distance421 miles (679 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,239 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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

3.5/510,402 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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, Wanda Coach

Albany to Petersburg Bus

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Petersburg was searched and found on Sep 9, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $50 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-09-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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 Albany to Petersburg.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Albany to Petersburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Petersburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 15m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 56m	Avg Price$165	Daily Departures3

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