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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg. Traveling by bus from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg usually takes around 21 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 18 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 447 mi (720 km) |
| Shortest duration | 18h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $164.98 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 21h 8m | $168.07 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 2 bus trips from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg every day, with the average journey taking around 21 hours and 8 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Petersburg usually start from $165.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 447 miles from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg. However, the fastest bus only takes 18 hours and 40 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Saratoga Springs to Petersburg; ticket prices start at $173.00.
City Information
Saratoga Springs
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Saratoga Springs is a small city in New York with a big reputation for horse racing. The city is home to both the Saratoga Race Course and the National Museum of Horse Racing. Wealthy visitors built opulent Victorian homes in Saratoga to stay during the summers, gamble on horse races, and seek health from the area's natural mineral water springs. To this day, you can visit mineral baths, pools, and fountains in Saratoga Spa State Park to soak for a while or taste the unique naturally-carbonated water.
The buzzing hub of the city is Broadway, where you can find restaurants serving every type of cuisine, quirky shops, cafés, and bookstores. Talk a walk through nearby Congress Park and discover more mineral water fountains, a vintage carousel, and the Saratoga Springs History Museum.
Amtrak's Adirondack line operates a daily service to Saratoga Springs on its route from Montreal to New York City, and so does the Ethan Allen line from Vermont. Saratoga Springs is a stop for Greyhound buses heading towards Albany or Montreal, plus many local bus services to nearby cities and towns. The closest airport is the Albany International Airport, about 40 minutes away.
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 Saratoga Springs?
Main departure station: 26 Station Ln
Most buses depart from the main station in Saratoga Springs.
All bus stations in Saratoga Springs:
26 Station Ln
Where does the bus arrive in Petersburg?
Main arrival station: 100 W Washington St
All buses from Saratoga Springs arrive at one main station in Petersburg.
All bus stations in Petersburg:
100 W Washington St
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