NC → VA · about 125 miles
Cary to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Cary to Petersburg. The fastest takes 3 hours 22 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:33 AM and the last at 9:47 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 22m
- First train
- 8:33 AM
- Last train
- 9:47 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Cary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:33 AM | 12:02 PM | 3h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:47 AM | 1:09 PM | 3h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Cary Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Cary
- Cary Amtrak station Map of Cary Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Cary
Questions
How long is the train from Cary to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 22 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Cary to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM (Mon–Sat) and the last at 9:47 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Cary to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Cary?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Cary Amtrak station.