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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international modern and contemporary exhibitions and striking waterfront architecture.
Cheapest price
$425
Average price
$425
Fastest journey
20 h 36 m
Average duration
23 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL will cost around $425 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $425.
Of the 2 trains that leave Petersburg, VA for Miami, FL on Thu, Jul 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 1301 km distance in an average of 23 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 h 36 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 1 d 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $206. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $206, and a flight costs an average of $441.
Distance: 808 miles (1301 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$344 Average price | $441 Average price | $212 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 34m Average total duration 23h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 45m Average total duration 31h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL:
A bus is $131 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $344 (€283).
A bus is $229 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $441 (€364).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 4m.
Bus takes on average 31h 15m.
Tickets start at around $344 (€283) compared to roughly $185 (€152) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-158.99 (€-131.01). The journey takes 23h 4m versus 13h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:38 PM Petersburg, VA | 25h31 | 6:09 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 23h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $240 (€198) but you can travel from only $206 (€170) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 808 miles (1301 km) distance in 20h 36m.
Distance 808 miles (1301 km) |
Average train duration 23h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $240 (€198) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 20h 36m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 10:23 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Most Petersburg, VA to Miami, FL trains use the Petersburg Station to Miami Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Petersburg, VA and Miami, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Petersburg Station is 2 km from Petersburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Petersburg Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Petersburg Station.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Petersburg Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Petersburg Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Petersburg Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Petersburg Station: Ramps.
Miami Station is 10 km from Miami city centre. Public transport options include:
Miami Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Knife Restaurant, La Estacion American Brasserie
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Miami Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Miami Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Miami Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Miami Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Miami Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Hilton Miami Downtown, Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown.
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