Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Petersburg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Petersburg
    Destination location: Petersburg, VA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Petersburg.

Average Price$17 - $195Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$13 - $68Average Duration35m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
35mAverage Duration
$13Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$34
Average train trip duration35m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:54am
Distance27 miles (42 km)
Latest train departure9:49pm

Richmond to Petersburg Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
$15
04/24
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Today
$15
04/26
$15
04/27
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04/28
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04/30
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Petersburg was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $268 for a train ticket from Richmond to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Richmond and Petersburg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Petersburg.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Petersburg you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Richmond and Petersburg compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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.

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Train from Petersburg to Richmond

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