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Canton to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 5 direct trains a week from Canton to Petersburg. The fastest takes 11 hours 2 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:25 AM and the last at 10:15 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 11h 02m
- First train
- 6:25 AM
- Last train
- 10:15 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Route 128 Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 02m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:36 AM | 9:01 PM | 11h 25m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:14 AM | 10:08 PM | 11h 54m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:15 AM | 9:56 PM | 11h 41m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:15 AM | 10:08 PM | 11h 53m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Canton Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Canton
- Route 128 Amtrak Station Map of Route 128 Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Canton
Questions
How long is the train from Canton to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Canton to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 10:15 AM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Canton to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Canton?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Route 128 Amtrak Station.