VA → NJ · about 284 miles

Petersburg to Iselin train schedule

Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Petersburg to Iselin. The fastest takes 6 hours 36 minutes; the first train leaves at 2:25 PM and the last at 3:44 PM.

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Trains a week
12
Fastest trip
6h 36m
First train
2:25 PM
Last train
3:44 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arrives at Metropark 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.

Direct trains from Petersburg, VA to Iselin, NJ
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
2:25 PM9:06 PM6h 41mDailyAmtrak
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2:25 PM9:21 PM6h 56mFri from Nov 6Amtrak
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2:25 PM9:36 PM7h 11mMon–Fri from Nov 16Amtrak
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2:30 PM9:06 PM6h 36mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Amtrak
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3:44 PM10:48 PM7h 04mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Petersburg Where you get off in Iselin The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Petersburg

Where the train stops in Iselin

Return trip: Iselin to Petersburg

Questions

How long is the train from Petersburg to Iselin?

The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 56 minutes.

What time is the first train from Petersburg to Iselin?

The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 3:44 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Petersburg to Iselin?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Petersburg?

Trains to Iselin leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station.