Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC train with Amtrak

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Cheap train tickets from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Feb 11

Cheapest

$42

Average

$42

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:25PM3h12

Petersburg, VA

10:37PMWashington, DC

$421One-way

0 transfers

Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
AmtrakAmtrak	07:25PM Petersburg, VA	3h12	10:37PM Washington, DC	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Feb 11

Fastest Journey

3 h 12 m

Average

3 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

188 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Petersburg, VA for Washington, DC every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:25PM3h12

Petersburg, VA

10:37PMWashington, DC

$421One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC

Trains from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€26) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

116 miles (188 km)

Average train duration

3h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

$28 (€26)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 59m

First train

11:45

Last train

20:44

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Washington, DC from Petersburg, VA from $20 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Petersburg, VA and Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $20
Amtrak frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC.

Cheap train tickets from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $21 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is $44 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC train time is 3 h 3 min covering the 117 mile (188 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC leaves at 3: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC leaves at 11: 24 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 7 direct trains from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Washington, DC from Petersburg, VA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 24 PM.

A trip to Washington, DC from Petersburg, VA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC is February.

You have options as you can travel to Washington, DC from Petersburg, VA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Petersburg, VA to Washington, DC

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The major train station for departures in Petersburg is Petersburg Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Petersburg Station for your trip from Petersburg to Washington.

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