How much is the train ticket from Petersburg to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Washington start at $44. The average price for this train route is around $60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Petersburg to Washington?

The average train trip from Petersburg to Washington takes 3h 12m and covers 188 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Petersburg to Washington?

The earliest train from Petersburg to Washington departs at 3:53am. The latest train departs at 3:44pm.

Train Petersburg to Washington from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Petersburg to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:40am	Petersburg, VA	3h 16m	10:56am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:04pm	Petersburg, VA	3h 8m	3:12pm	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Petersburg to Washington on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	10:25am	Petersburg, VA	3h 3m	1:28pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	3:53am	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	7:25am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:53am	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	7:25am	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:40am	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Petersburg to Washington on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	10:25am	Petersburg, VA	3h 3m	1:28pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	3:53am	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	7:25am	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:53am	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	7:25am	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:40am	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Petersburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $103	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $165	Average Duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5615 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Amtrak Petersburg Washington recent customer reviews

Didn’t enjoy the way the train time kept changing.

Angeled F.

May 13, 2023

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Petersburg to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Washington start at $44. The average price for this train route is around $60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Petersburg to Washington?
The average train trip from Petersburg to Washington takes 3h 12m and covers 188 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Petersburg to Washington?
The earliest train from Petersburg to Washington departs at 3:53am. The latest train departs at 3:44pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$124

11-29

$41

Today

$194

12-01

$69

12-02

$56

12-03

$41

12-04

$41

12-05

$41

The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $1,173 for a train ticket from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-12-03.