VA → NJ · about 234 miles
Richmond to Trenton train schedule
Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from Richmond to Trenton. The fastest takes 5 hours 20 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:52 AM and the last at 6:21 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 5h 20m
- First train
- 3:52 AM
- Last train
- 6:21 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | 9:41 AM | 5h 49m | Sat & Sun | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 9:58 AM | 6h 06m | Mon–Sat | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 11:17 AM | 5h 58m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 11:33 AM | 6h 14m | Sat & Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:26 AM | 11:33 AM | 6h 07m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:06 AM | 4:26 PM | 5h 20m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 7:32 PM | 5h 28m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 7:42 PM | 5h 38m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:33 PM | 5h 25m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:48 PM | 5h 40m | Fri from Nov 6 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 9:03 PM | 5h 55m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 8:33 PM | 5h 20m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:41 PM | 10:23 PM | 5h 42m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 11:45 PM | 5h 24m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Trenton | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Trenton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Richmond
Where the train stops in Trenton
- Trenton Amtrak station Map of Trenton Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Trenton to Richmond
Questions
How long is the train from Richmond to Trenton?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first train from Richmond to Trenton?
The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM (Sun) and the last at 6:21 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Richmond to Trenton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Richmond?
Trains to Trenton leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).