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Coach from Petersburg to New York: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity coaches per day from Petersburg to New York. Travelling by coach from Petersburg to New York usually takes around 13 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 8 hours and 45 minutes.
- Distance
- 302 mi (486 km)
- Shortest duration
- 8h 45m
- Cheapest price
- £39.36
- Trips per day
- 13
- Most frequent service
- Greyhound
- Coach lines
- 1
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Petersburg to New York Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Petersburg to New York?
There are usually 6 daily train trips from Petersburg to New York.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£100.75Cheaper | Avg. Price£176.44 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips13 | Daily Trips6 |
Duration | Duration13h 40m | Duration8h 5mFaster |

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Average score for coaches from Petersburg to New York (Based on 1 rating and review)
4.0
There are several coach options that can take you from Petersburg to New York:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Petersburg to New York?
Coach tickets for a trip from Petersburg to New York cost about £66 when you book at the cheapest time, 16 days ahead. While it’s a bit pricey for a coach ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Petersburg to New York by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Petersburg to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £56 to £102. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 16 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, coach tickets are available starting at £65.
Average coach ticket prices from Petersburg to New York by month
Taking the coach from Petersburg to New York is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only £77. If you're planning to take the coach from Petersburg to New York during July, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £100. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 16 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £54.08 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Petersburg to New York?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Petersburg to New York. Greyhound connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 13 | 13h 40m | £100.74 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 13 coach trips from Petersburg to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 13 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from £39.36.






Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Petersburg to New York
There are 13 scheduled coaches that travel from Petersburg to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Petersburg to New York; ticket prices start at £42.
Trips per day
13
Direct trips
3
The coach takes an average of 13 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 302 miles from Petersburg to New York. However, the fastest coach only takes 8 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
302
Distance (km)
486
The first coach leaves at 7:25 and the last coach leaves at 21:35. To see the times for all coaches from Petersburg to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
7:25am
Latest coach
9:35pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Petersburg to New York for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Monday
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 coaches from Charlotte to Petersburg, but coach 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.
New York



New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Petersburg?
Main departure station: 100 W Washington St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Petersburg.
All coach stations in Petersburg:
- 100 W Washington St
Where does the coach arrive in New York?
Main arrival station: Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
Coaches arrive in New York at 10 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in New York:
- Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
- SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
- Queens Village - 7-11 - Jd Foods
- New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
- Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
- Brooklyn - 3 Av @ 38th St
- GW Bridge Bus Station
- New York Midtown West
- 47 Chrystie St
- 145 Canal St
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