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Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest takes 19 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:43 PM and the last at 10:23 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 19h 43m
- First train
- 4:43 PM
- Last train
- 10:23 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arrives at Fort Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:43 PM | 5:31 PM +1 day | 24h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:23 PM | 6:06 PM +1 day | 19h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Petersburg Where you get off in Fort Lauderdale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Petersburg
Where the train stops in Fort Lauderdale
Return trip: Fort Lauderdale to Petersburg
Questions
How long is the train from Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest direct train takes 19 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 24 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest departure is at 4:43 PM (Mon) and the last at 10:23 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Petersburg?
Trains to Fort Lauderdale leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station.