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Trip Summary

You can pick from 8 daily train trips between New York and Petersburg. The average train journey from New York to Petersburg takes 7 hours and 23 minutes, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Distance302 mi (486 km)
Fastest train6h 42m
Lowest price£54.30
Trains per day7
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Northeast Regional
Train lines5

Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for trains from New York to Petersburg

(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)

4.7

4.0

Barbara

9 February 2024- Visiting friends

Amtrak Carolinian

Pros: Trip was fine until we arrived in Fredericksburg and the Conductor announced Petersburg. I asked the Conductor twice if this was Petersburg. He assured me and kept repeating it. Of course I got off and found I was at the wrong station. I was to arrive in Petersburg at 2:12. Didn't arrive until 5:00, after having to wait for another train that kept being delayed. Cons: Make sure stations are called correctly. Tips: If not certain of a station after asking the Conductor, ask a passenger.

5.0

Beatrice

4 January 2023- Visiting family

Amtrak Carolinian

Pros: Your employees were very nice. Cons: A smaller cheaper price for food for seniors ,. Tips: nope.

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What is the price of a train ticket from New York to Petersburg?

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from New York to Petersburg was £85.84. Tickets for this route are somewhat expensive, given the distance between New York and Petersburg. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Petersburg if you book your train tickets at least 28 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra £93.16.

Monthly average prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during January. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from New York to Petersburg, with the average price at just £89. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in December, when the average price goes up to £119. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

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If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 28 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Petersburg from New York will be about £93.16 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from New York to Petersburg?

There are 5 train lines with service from New York to Petersburg. Amtrak Northeast Regional is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak110h 36m£141.82
Amtrak Carolinian16h 49m£116.02
Amtrak Northeast Regional37h 14m£120.17
Amtrak Palmetto16h 50m£95.63
Amtrak Silver Service27h 1m£114.36

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from New York to Petersburg every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £58.

  • The Amtrak Carolinian is a passenger train service which connects New York City and Washington, DC to some of the most charming destinations in North Carolina. The Carolinian runs an average of 1 trips per day between New York and Petersburg, all of which include seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car. The average Amtrak Carolinian ticket price for this route is , and the trip usually lasts around 6 hours and 49 minutes.

  • The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 3 daily train trips from New York to Petersburg, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

  • The Palmetto is an Amtrak train service that runs a total of 829 miles from New York City to Savannah, GA, connecting 20 cities from the Northeast to the Southeast along the way. Traveling from New York to Petersburg is comfortable and relaxing on the Palmetto, thanks to the train’s free WiFi, power outlets, and seating with extra legroom. You can pick from 1 daily departures along this route, with train ticket pricing at an average of on the Palmetto.

  • The Silver Service is an Amtrak train line that runs from New York City to Miami, connecting the largest cities in the Mid-Atlantic region with key destinations in the South and many places across the Sunshine State. Two trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, collectively comprise the Silver Service. The trains come equipped with a variety of sleeper cars that travelers taking an overnight train can choose from, as well as a variety of amenities like free WiFi, power outlets, and a café car. One-way train tickets for the Silver Service from New York to Petersburg start from £75 and the average train journey lasts about 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between New York and Petersburg is approximately 302 miles, or 486 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from New York to Petersburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs New York at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. 7 of these are direct connections to Petersburg. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Petersburg to New York.

City Information

New York

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New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

Petersburg

Petersburg has a population of 30,791 people and is a suburb of Richmond. There are numerous parks in Petersburg, perfect for the families who live there and visitors looking for some time outdoors.

Petersburg National Battle Park is one of the must-see destinations, with guided tours through the park complete with stories and facts about the area's history. The tour guide will drive you through the park, making stops to tell the tales of what happened at that specific stop. You can also walk through the park yourself or swing by the museum for more info.

Most locals take buses from Charlotte to Petersburg, but bus lines are also available from San Marcos, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Amtrak also has several lines to the city, including the Silver Service, Northeast Regional, Carolinian, and Palmetto, which come to Petersburg from cities such as Richmond, Washington D.C., Lincoln, and Philadelphia.

Station Information

Where is the train station in New York?

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Main departure station: NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Pennsylvania Station, or just Penn Station, is the main train station in New York City. All Amtrak trains to and from NYC use Penn Station as their only train stop in Manhattan. Penn Station offers easy connections to various other types of transportation, including commuter rail (the Long Island Rail Road and the NJ Transit both operate out of Penn Station), airport transit, and six lines of the NYC Subway, making it the busiest train station in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the heart of Manhattan, right by the world-famous Madison Square Garden, Penn Station is close to various points of interest such as Times Square and the Empire State Building, as well as many restaurants and retail stores.

All train stations in New York:

  • NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

  • South Station

  • Union Station

  • Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St

  • 525 Water St

  • 455 Boston Post Rd Saybrook Junction Market Pl

Where is the train station in Petersburg?

Main arrival station: Amtrak Station - 3516 South St

Petersburg has one train station.

Train stations in Petersburg:

  • Amtrak Station - 3516 South St

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