Cheap train tickets from Petersburg to Washington DC

There are several train options that can take you from Petersburg to Washington DC:

• Amtrak tickets: SEK 206 one-way
• Amtrak Carolinian tickets: SEK 285 one-way
• Amtrak Floridian tickets: SEK 285 one-way
• Amtrak Northeast Regional tickets: SEK 206 one-way
• Amtrak Palmetto tickets: SEK 393 one-way
• Amtrak Silver Service tickets: SEK 629 one-way

Which train should you take from Petersburg to Washington DC?

There are 6 train lines with service from Petersburg to Washington DC. Amtrak Northeast Regional is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.

• Amtrak

  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 2 Amtrak trains from Petersburg to Washington DC every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from SEK 206.30.

  
• Amtrak Carolinian

  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 trip per day between Petersburg and Washington DC, 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 SEK 847.08, and the trip usually lasts around 3 hours and 20 minutes.

• Amtrak Floridian

  Amtrak Floridian train tickets from Petersburg to Washington DC start from SEK 284.89, and on average cost SEK 664.20. Daily, Amtrak Floridian runs one schedule to Washington DC. Amtrak Floridian in Petersburg leaves from Amtrak Station - 3516 South St. And in Washington DC trains arrive at Union Station.

  From Petersburg to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Floridian takes 3 hours and 8 minutes.

  If you are looking to travel to Washington DC on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Floridian scheduled trip per day, which will cost SEK 284.89 for a one-way weekend reservation from Petersburg.

• Amtrak Northeast Regional

  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 2 daily train trips from Petersburg to Washington DC, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

• Amtrak Palmetto

  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 Petersburg to Washington DC 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 departure along this route, with train ticket pricing at an average of SEK 618.51 on the Palmetto.

• Amtrak Silver Service

  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 Petersburg to Washington DC start from SEK 628.72 and the average train journey lasts about 3 hours and 32 minutes.

City Information

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.

Washington DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Petersburg?

Main departure station: Amtrak Station - 3516 South St

There is one train station in Petersburg.

All train stations in Petersburg:

• Amtrak Station - 3516 South St

Where is the train station in Washington DC?

Main arrival station: Union Station

Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.

All train stations in Washington DC:

• Union Station