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Bus from Petersburg to San Marcos: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Petersburg to San Marcos. Traveling by bus from Petersburg to San Marcos usually takes around 32 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 31 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 1283 mi (2065 km) |
| Shortest duration | 31h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $403.73 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Petersburg to San Marcos?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Petersburg to San Marcos. Tornado Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 3 | 1d 8h 15m | $403.73 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Petersburg to San Marcos
The bus takes an average of 32 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 2065 kilometers from Petersburg to San Marcos. However, the fastest bus only takes 31 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00am. To see the times for all buses from Petersburg to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Petersburg to San Marcos every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Petersburg to San Marcos without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Petersburg to San Marcos; ticket prices start at $807.47.
City Information
Petersburg
Petersburg has a population of 30,791 people and is a suburb of Richmond. There are numerous parks in Petersburg, perfect for the families who live there and visitors looking for some time outdoors.
Petersburg National Battle Park is one of the must-see destinations, with guided tours through the park complete with stories and facts about the area's history. The tour guide will drive you through the park, making stops to tell the tales of what happened at that specific stop. You can also walk through the park yourself or swing by the museum for more info.
Most locals take buses from Charlotte to Petersburg, but bus lines are also available from San Marcos, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Amtrak also has several lines to the city, including the Silver Service, Northeast Regional, Carolinian, and Palmetto, which come to Petersburg from cities such as Richmond, Washington D.C., Lincoln, and Philadelphia.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Petersburg?
Main departure station: Adriana's Mini Market
Most buses depart from the main station in Petersburg.
All bus stations in Petersburg:
Adriana's Mini Market
Where does the bus arrive in San Marcos?
Main arrival station: Restaurant Mazatlan
All buses from Petersburg arrive at one main station in San Marcos.
Bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
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