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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | 30th Street Station | Petersburg, VA | Cheapest | ||||
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Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | 30th Street Station | Petersburg, VA | No tags | ||||
| Train | 30th Street Station | Petersburg, VA | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Petersburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg 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 Philadelphia to Petersburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Petersburg start from $42. The average price for this train route is around $153. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Petersburg?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Petersburg is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 223 miles (360 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Petersburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Petersburg?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Petersburg at 4:20am. And the latest train departs at 4:35pm.
What 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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Petersburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Petersburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Petersburg was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $39To 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 $39 to $727 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 $39 which is on 2025-12-17.
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