The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Petersburg, VA on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 360 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €141.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€105 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €265 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:29 PM Philadelphia, PA | 5h32 | 1:01 AM Petersburg, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 223 miles (360 km) distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 223 miles (360 km) |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 03:53 |
Last train 17:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Petersburg, VA from $56 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Petersburg, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg, VA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with designated spaces for Amtrak passengers.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single-level plan with a waiting area, ticket office, and platforms.
- Bus: Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) services available
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