How much does a train ticket cost from Petersburg to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Washington start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Petersburg to Washington?

The average train journey time from Petersburg to Washington is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 03:53. And the latest train departs at 15:44.

Train Petersburg to Washington from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Petersburg to Washington on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:30	Petersburg, VA	3h 11m	17:41	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	3h 8m	15:12	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	3h 8m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:11	Petersburg, VA	3h 20m	16:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:11	Petersburg, VA	3h 20m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Washington on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	3h 8m	15:12	Union Station	Fastest
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 16m	10:56	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 16m	10:56	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Washington on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:44	Petersburg, VA	3h 26m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	10:25	Petersburg, VA	3h 3m	13:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Washington on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:44	Petersburg, VA	3h 26m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	10:25	Petersburg, VA	3h 3m	13:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Washington on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:44	Petersburg, VA	3h 26m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	10:25	Petersburg, VA	3h 3m	13:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Petersburg to Washington on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:04	Petersburg, VA	3h 8m	15:12	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	10:25	Petersburg, VA	3h 3m	13:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	03:53	Petersburg, VA	3h 32m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46	Union Station	No tags
Train	07:40	Petersburg, VA	3h 6m	10:46	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

123 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£24 - £81	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £235	Average duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £24

Amtrak Petersburg Washington recent customer reviews

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

Angeled F.

13 May 2023

US train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Petersburg to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Washington start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Petersburg to Washington?
The average train journey time from Petersburg to Washington is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 03:53. And the latest train departs at 15:44.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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£30

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£50

Today

£37

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£50

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£22

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£22

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£22

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£22

The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

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 £22 to £508 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 £22, which is on 2025-12-15.