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Iselin to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Iselin to Richmond. The fastest takes 5 hours 29 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:33 AM and the last at 11:57 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 5h 29m
- First train
- 6:33 AM
- Last train
- 11:57 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Metropark Amtrak Station and arrives at Richmond Staples Mill Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:33 AM | 2:53 PM | 8h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 3:15 PM | 7h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:37 AM | 3:26 PM | 5h 49m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:37 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 41m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:40 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 38m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:07 AM | 4:47 PM | 5h 40m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:06 PM | 6:16 PM | 6h 10m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:49 PM | 7:18 PM | 5h 29m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:49 PM | 7:28 PM | 5h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:34 PM | 8:20 PM | 5h 46m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:41 PM | 9:15 PM | 5h 34m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:41 PM | 9:27 PM | 5h 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:57 PM | 9:03 AM +1 day | 9h 06m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:57 PM | 9:29 AM +1 day | 9h 32m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Iselin Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Iselin
- Metropark Amtrak Station Map of Metropark Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Iselin
Questions
How long is the train from Iselin to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 29 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from Iselin to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:57 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Iselin to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Iselin?
Trains to Richmond leave from Metropark Amtrak Station.