NJ → VA · about 261 miles
Princeton Junction to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Petersburg. The fastest takes 6 hours 8 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:07 AM and the last at 10:03 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 6h 08m
- First train
- 8:07 AM
- Last train
- 10:03 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Petersburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:07 AM | 3:59 PM | 7h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 4:08 PM | 6h 08m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 7h 00m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:03 AM | 5:00 PM | 6h 57m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 8 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:03 AM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.