NJ → VA · about 251 miles
Trenton to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 26 direct trains a week from Trenton to Petersburg. The fastest takes 5 hours 58 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:56 AM and the last at 4:04 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 5h 58m
- First train
- 6:56 AM
- Last train
- 4:04 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Trenton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:56 AM | 3:32 PM | 8h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:19 AM | 3:59 PM | 7h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 5h 58m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:34 PM | 10:21 PM | 6h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:04 PM | 10:08 PM | 6h 04m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Trenton Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Trenton
- Trenton Amtrak station Map of Trenton Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Trenton
Questions
How long is the train from Trenton to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 58 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Trenton to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:04 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Trenton to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Trenton?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Trenton Amtrak station.