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Petersburg to San Antonio Bus Schedule
Bus from Petersburg to San Antonio: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Petersburg to San Antonio. Traveling by bus from Petersburg to San Antonio usually takes around 32 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 31 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 1328 mi (2137 km) |
| Shortest duration | 31h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $305.00 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Petersburg to San Antonio?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Petersburg to San Antonio. 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 | 7 | 1d 8h 21m | $305.00 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Petersburg to San Antonio
The bus takes an average of 32 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 1328 miles from Petersburg to San Antonio. However, the fastest bus only takes 31 hours and 55 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 Antonio, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Petersburg to San Antonio 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 Antonio without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Petersburg to San Antonio; ticket prices start at $502.00.
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.
San Antonio
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San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.
If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.
Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.
San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.
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 Antonio?
Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station
All buses from Petersburg arrive at one main station in San Antonio.
All bus stations in San Antonio:
Tornado Bus Station
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