Train from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Petersburg on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Petersburg, VACheapest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Petersburg, VAFastest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Petersburg, VANo tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
Train
30th Street Station
Petersburg, VANo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Petersburg, VANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Petersburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
8h 30mAverage duration
225 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£39 - £126Average duration8h 30m
9kg CO₂e
Average price£32 - £702Average duration5h 35m
33kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Petersburg start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Petersburg is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 223 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Petersburg route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Petersburg departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 16:35.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Petersburg?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£86
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£60
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£30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £30

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

You can expect to pay from £30 to £558 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-12-17.

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