NJ → VA · about 234 miles
Trenton to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 33 direct trains a week from Trenton to Richmond. The fastest takes 5 hours 18 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:22 AM and the last at 4:04 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 33
- Fastest trip
- 5h 18m
- First train
- 12:22 AM
- Last train
- 4:04 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Trenton and arrives at Richmond Staples Mill Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:22 AM | 9:03 AM | 8h 41m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:22 AM | 9:29 AM | 9h 07m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:56 AM | 2:53 PM | 7h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:19 AM | 3:15 PM | 6h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:29 AM | 4:47 PM | 5h 18m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 6:16 PM | 5h 46m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:34 PM | 9:39 PM | 6h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:04 PM | 9:27 PM | 5h 23m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Trenton Where you get off in Richmond 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 Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Trenton
Questions
How long is the train from Trenton to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 18 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Trenton to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 4:04 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Trenton to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Trenton?
Trains to Richmond leave from Trenton Amtrak station.