The Greyhound bus station located in Emporia, Virginia is approximately a quarter mile from I-95, and includes opportunities for buying tickets. The station is open everyday from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Emporia is located just across the Virginia border from North Carolina. During the 2005 Census, Emporia was found to have approximately 5,600 residents. Emporia offers visitors the opportunity to explore history as the town was once an important trading stop and supply line during the Civil War. Festivals such as the Virginia Pork Festival and the Great Peanut Tour take place in Emporia each year.
Petersburg, Virginia's main Greyhound bus station is located a short ten minute drive away from I-95 on the Appomattox River. The station is open daily from 6:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. The city of Petersburg offers travelers the opportunity to visit Civil War museums and shop in the historic downtown area. The Petersburg National Battlefield was the site of many Civil War battles involving General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee. Due to its location, Petersburg was an important victory that eventually helped the Union Army win the Civil War.
Richmond, the state of Virginia's capital, has a Greyhound bus station located a few miles from I-95 that is open 24 hours per day. Interstate 95 runs through Richmond before passing through Northern Virginia and moving into Maryland. Richmond is a large city and offers visitors many opportunities for dining, shopping, visiting museums and exploring U.S. history. Richmond has many restored historic homes and buildings, which offer tours to visitors. Richmond also has Civil War museums, a NASCAR track and numerous gold courses.
