5.0
Pros: Comfort and friendly service. Cons: Elevator at Woodbridge Station out of order.
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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Woodbridge to Petersburg. Traveling by train from Woodbridge to Petersburg usually takes 2 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can make the trip in 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 99 mi (160 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 18m |
Lowest price | $19.00 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Woodbridge to Petersburg
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Comfort and friendly service. Cons: Elevator at Woodbridge Station out of order.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Woodbridge to Petersburg was $25.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Petersburg if you book your train tickets at least 20 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $41.88.
Amtrak Northeast Regional is the one and only train line which connects Woodbridge to Petersburg. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Northeast Regional | 2 | 2h 23m | $50.64 |
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 Woodbridge to Petersburg, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Woodbridge to Petersburg on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Woodbridge at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Woodbridge twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Petersburg with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Petersburg to Woodbridge.
Image credit: Judy Gallagher
Link to image attributionJust 20 miles south of Washington DC, Woodbridge is located in Prince William County, Virginia. The city is a popular spot to stay when visiting the many Virginia state parks in the area, such as Leesylvania State Park on the Potomac River. The park is idyllic for swimming, hiking, or boating on sunny days. Head to the (free!) Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge to see some local bird species along its four miles of trails.
Potomac Mills is the area's major shopping outlet for some retail therapy. But, obviously, it also houses a number of excellent local restaurants and cafes, and you can also find some local eateries while exploring Potomac Town Center, including locally popular authentic African cuisine and Indian restaurants.
Prince William Parkway directly links Woodbridge to the I-95, so you can start many cross-country routes from this area. Amtrak Northeast Regional trains and local VRE trains connect to Washington, D.C., and beyond. SprinterBus services that stop in Woodbridge connect to New York.
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.
There is one train station in Woodbridge.
1040 Express Way
Petersburg has one train station.
Amtrak Station - 3516 South St
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