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Virginia Beach to Trenton Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

3 trains operate daily from Virginia Beach to Trenton. The train trip from Virginia Beach to Trenton is usually about 9 hours and 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Distance242 mi (389 km)
Fastest train8h 14m
Lowest price$63.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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What is the price of a train ticket from Virginia Beach to Trenton?

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Virginia Beach to Trenton was $92.33. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 14 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $132.67 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

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Mark your calendar for July if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Virginia Beach to Trenton. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of $98. If you're planning a trip from Virginia Beach to Trenton during December, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about $181 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Which train should you take from Virginia Beach to Trenton?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Virginia Beach to Trenton. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak39h 12m$179.33
  • 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 3 Amtrak trains from Virginia Beach to Trenton every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $63.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Virginia Beach to Trenton

While the train is the main method of transportation from Virginia Beach to Trenton, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Virginia Beach and Trenton is approximately 242 miles, or 389 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 14 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.

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

The earliest train departs Virginia Beach at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Trenton to Virginia Beach.

City Information

Virginia Beach

While boasting a suburban atmosphere that will make anyone jealous of an East Coast life, Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia by population and one of the state's best destinations. Positioned at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, its primary focus has always been its oceanfront location.

In the record books as having the longest pleasure beach in the world, the soft golden sands of Virginia Beach stretch for miles. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to take a stroll or bike along the three-mile boardwalk lined with cafés.

A block back, Atlantic Avenue plays host to Virginia Beach's dining scene, which incorporates everything from well-known names to family-run restaurants specializing in the bay's seafood.

But for all the glitz and glamour of Atlantic Avenue, it's Virginia Beach's natural splendors that will have you coming back again and again. As it twists with the coastline to become Shore Drive, you'll reach First Landing State Park. It preserves the spot at which English colonists first arrived on U.S. soil in 1607 after a five-month voyage. Meanwhile, out to sea, there's a chance to spot humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins.

The city’s central location on the Atlantic coastline means there are many destinations you can visit from Virginia Beach for very cheap. The busiest terminus in Virginia Beach is on Northampton Boulevard. It sees buses reach New York City in around eight hours. Head to Norfolk, and you can also jump on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train service to Boston.

Trenton

Trenton is New Jersey's capital, and for a period of two months in 1784, it was the capital of the United States. The city is located between New York City and Philadelphia and is separated from the state of Pennsylvania by the Delaware River. One of the most recognizable landmarks in Trenton is the New Jersey State House, constructed in 1792. It is the third-oldest state house in the country, and tours of the building share New Jersey history. For more New Jersey history in an even older building, visit the William Trent House, built in 1719. The founder of Trenton, William Trent, and three governors have occupied the house in its long history. It is now a museum offering tours and insight into early American life.

Cadwalader Park is a 100-acre park in Trenton, planned by the same man who designed Central Park in New York City. Enjoy the park's grassy lawns, quiet stream, walking paths, and the Ellarslie Mansion at the center, now a museum of fine art.

Trenton's primary train station is the Trenton Transit Center, where Amtrak trains connect to other cities in the Mid-Atlantic. The closest airport to the city is the Trenton-Mercer Airport, but international flights arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Virginia Beach?

Main departure station: Park Avenue & 20th Street

There is one train station in Virginia Beach.

All train stations in Virginia Beach:

  • Park Avenue & 20th Street

Where is the train station in Trenton?

Main arrival station: 72 S Clinton Ave

Trenton has one train station.

All train stations in Trenton:

  • 72 S Clinton Ave

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