MD → VA · about 122 miles
New Carrollton to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from New Carrollton to Petersburg. The fastest takes 3 hours 32 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:18 AM and the last at 6:20 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 3h 32m
- First train
- 9:18 AM
- Last train
- 6:20 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Carrollton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:18 AM | 3:32 PM | 6h 14m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:24 AM | 3:32 PM | 6h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:21 PM | 4:08 PM | 3h 47m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:23 PM | 5:00 PM | 4h 37m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:27 PM | 5:00 PM | 4h 33m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:51 PM | 5:27 PM | 3h 36m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:55 PM | 5:27 PM | 3h 32m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:06 PM | 9:01 PM | 3h 55m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:14 PM | 9:01 PM | 3h 47m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:16 PM | 9:56 PM | 3h 40m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:19 PM | 10:08 PM | 3h 49m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 10:08 PM | 3h 48m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Carrollton Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New Carrollton
- New Carrollton Amtrak Station Map of New Carrollton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to New Carrollton
Questions
How long is the train from New Carrollton to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 32 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Carrollton to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:20 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from New Carrollton to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Carrollton?
Trains to Petersburg leave from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.