VA → NJ · about 296 miles
Petersburg to Newark train schedule
Amtrak runs 26 direct trains a week from Petersburg to Newark. The fastest takes 6 hours 32 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
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 6h 32m
- First train
- 2:53 AM
- Last train
- 5:38 PM
0 of the 26 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
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 | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:53 AM | 10:18 AM | 7h 25m | Sat & Sun | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 10:37 AM | 7h 44m | Mon–Sat | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:25 AM | 4:57 PM | 6h 32m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 8:12 PM | 7h 01m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 8:22 PM | 7h 11m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 9:24 PM | 6h 59m | Mon–Fri | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 9:25 PM | 7h 00m | Sat & Sun | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 9:39 PM | 7h 14m | Fri from Nov 6 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 9:54 PM | 7h 29m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 9:25 PM | 6h 55m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 11:03 PM | 7h 19m | Daily | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 12:26 AM +1 day | 6h 48m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Questions
How long is the train from Petersburg to Newark?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 32 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from Petersburg to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM (Sun) and the last at 5:38 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Petersburg to Newark?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Petersburg?
Trains to Newark leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Does the train from Petersburg to Newark stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 0 of the 26 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.