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Petersburg to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 33 direct trains a week from Petersburg to Alexandria. The fastest takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the first train leaves at 2:53 AM and the last at 5:38 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 33
- Fastest trip
- 2h 35m
- First train
- 2:53 AM
- Last train
- 5:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arrives at Alexandria. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:53 AM | 5:54 AM | 3h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:25 AM | 1:00 PM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:04 PM | 2:43 PM | 2h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 4:00 PM | 2h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 5:07 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 5:08 PM | 2h 38m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 6:31 PM | 2h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 8:20 PM | 2h 42m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Petersburg Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Petersburg
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Petersburg
Questions
How long is the train from Petersburg to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first train from Petersburg to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM (Mon–Sat) and the last at 5:38 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Petersburg to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Petersburg?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station.