How much does a train ticket from New York City to Petersburg cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to Petersburg is $139. The best way to find train tickets from New York City to Petersburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from New York City to Petersburg?

A train trip between New York City and Petersburg is around 7h 7m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 302 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between New York City and Petersburg?

The number of trains from New York City to Petersburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Petersburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to Petersburg?

When taking the train from New York City to Petersburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train New York City to Petersburg from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to Petersburg on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 48m	6:53pm	Petersburg, VA	CheapestFastest
12:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 48m	6:53pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags
2:30pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 51m	10:21pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags
12:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 1m	9:56pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags
2:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 51m	9:56pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Petersburg on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51pm	Petersburg, VA	CheapestFastest
	6:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	4:41pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	7:04am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	2:11pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	4:41pm	Petersburg, VA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $126	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$53 - $454	Average Duration7h 7m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

9h 15mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$139

Average train trip duration7h 7m

Number of daily trains7

Earliest train departure5:59am

Distance304 miles (490 km)

Latest train departure11:23pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

New York City to Petersburg Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/10

$245

10/11

$209

Today

$209

10/13

$309

10/14

$149

10/15

$85

10/16

$85

10/17

$67

The cheapest trip from New York City to Petersburg was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Petersburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $662 for a train ticket from New York City to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-10-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Petersburg, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York City and Petersburg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Petersburg.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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