Petersburg, Virginia is a charming small city located in the heart of the state. It is known for its history, culture, and attractions. For visitors, one of the great things about Petersburg is its excellent transportation system. The city offers plenty of public transportation options to get around its many interesting hotspots such as restaurants, cafes, shops, and parks. The most popular way to get around town is by riding the GRTC Pulse Bus Rapid Transit System that connects downtown Petersburg with Richmond's Broad Street Station. There are also multiple local buses that cover different neighborhoods within the city limits. Commuters have access to two Amtrak stations located in regional cities nearby—Dinwiddie County’s McKenney station and the Petersburg station in Hopewell. Furthermore, there are rails connecting Petersburg with other cities like Norfolk and Washington D.C., making it easy for travelers to explore further afield destinations from this quaint town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Petersburg takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Petersburg get to work:
- 78.6% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 2.5% take mass transit