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Boston to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 5 direct trains a week from Boston to Petersburg. The fastest takes 11 hours 17 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 9:58 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 11h 17m
- First train
- 6:10 AM
- Last train
- 9:58 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Petersburg Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 17m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 9:01 PM | 11h 41m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:57 AM | 10:08 PM | 12h 11m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 9:56 PM | 11h 58m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 10:08 PM | 12h 10m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Boston
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Boston
Questions
How long is the train from Boston to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 17 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Boston to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 9:58 AM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Boston to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Boston?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Boston (South Station).