FL → VA · about 597 miles
Palatka to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Palatka to Richmond. The fastest takes 13 hours 12 minutes; the first train leaves at 2:30 PM and the last at 8:43 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 13h 12m
- First train
- 2:30 PM
- Last train
- 8:43 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Palatka Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM | 3:42 AM +1 day | 13h 12m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:43 PM | 12:43 PM +1 day | 16h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Palatka Where you get off in Richmond The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Palatka
- Palatka Amtrak Map of Palatka Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Palatka
Questions
How long is the train from Palatka to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 12 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first train from Palatka to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM (Daily except Sat) and the last at 8:43 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Palatka to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Palatka?
Trains to Richmond leave from Palatka Amtrak.