Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA train

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Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA

Showing times and prices for Sep 08

Cheapest

$92

Average

$92

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

03:04PM2h53

Washington, DC

05:57PMPetersburg, VA

$921One-way

0 transfers

07:24PM2h57

Washington, DC

10:21PMPetersburg, VA

$921One-way

0 transfers

Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 8

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak	03:04PM Washington, DC	2h53	05:57PM Petersburg, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak	07:24PM Washington, DC	2h57	10:21PM Petersburg, VA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA

Showing times and prices for Sep 08

Fastest Journey

2 h 53 m

Average

2 h 55 m

Trains per day

Distance

188 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Petersburg, VA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

03:04PM2h53

Washington, DC

05:57PMPetersburg, VA

$921One-way

0 transfers

07:24PM2h57

Washington, DC

10:21PMPetersburg, VA

$921One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA

Distance	117 miles (188 km)
Average train duration	3 h
Average train ticket price	$41 (€35)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA cover the 117 miles (188 km) long route taking on average 3 h with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $41 (€35), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $30 (€26).

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

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets to Petersburg, VA from Washington, DC from $22 (€19) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

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 from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: $22
Amtrak frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA 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 Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA.

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA can start from as little as $30 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA is $41 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA is 3 h to travel the 117 mile (188 km) long trip, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA leaves at 4: 00 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA leaves at 9: 50 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Petersburg, VA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Washington, DC and Petersburg, VA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 50 PM.

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

The cheapest month to travel from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Washington, DC to Petersburg, VA including taking a train, bus or flight.