RI → VA · about 451 miles
Providence to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 5 direct trains a week from Providence to Petersburg. The fastest takes 10 hours 37 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:50 AM and the last at 10:48 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 10h 37m
- First train
- 6:50 AM
- Last train
- 10:48 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Providence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:50 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 37m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:01 AM | 9:01 PM | 11h 00m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:40 AM | 9:56 PM | 11h 16m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:40 AM | 10:08 PM | 11h 28m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:48 AM | 10:08 PM | 11h 20m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Providence Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Providence
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Providence
Questions
How long is the train from Providence to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 10 hours 37 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours.
What time is the first train from Providence to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 10:48 AM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Providence to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Providence?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Providence (Downtown).