How much is the train ticket from New York City to Petersburg?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Petersburg start from R 952. The average price for this train route is around R 3 190. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New York City to Petersburg is 7h 36m, covering a distance of 491 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Petersburg route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Petersburg?

The earliest train from New York City to Petersburg departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Which is the best train operator from New York City to Petersburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Petersburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Petersburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Petersburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Petersburg from R 900 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 51m	22:21	Petersburg, VA	Cheapest
Train	15:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 52m	21:56	Petersburg, VA	Fastest
Train	14:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 51m	22:21	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Train	14:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 51m	21:56	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Train	14:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 51m	21:56	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	Cheapest
	Train	12:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 48m	18:53	Petersburg, VA	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	14:11	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 59m	21:01	Petersburg, VA	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	14:11	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	14:11	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	14:11	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	CheapestFastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	14:11	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Petersburg on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 53m	15:16	Petersburg, VA	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 49m	12:51	Petersburg, VA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	16:41	Petersburg, VA	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 7m	14:11	Petersburg, VA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Petersburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 658, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

9h 15mAverage duration

491 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 658 - R 4 016	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 952 - R 11 443	Average duration7h 36m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Petersburg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Petersburg?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Petersburg start from R 952. The average price for this train route is around R 3 190. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Petersburg?
The average train journey time from New York City to Petersburg is 7h 36m, covering a distance of 491 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Petersburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Petersburg?
The earliest train from New York City to Petersburg departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from New York City to Petersburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Petersburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Petersburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Petersburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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R 2 578

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R 2 578

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R 900

The cheapest trip from New York City to Petersburg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 900

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 R 900 to R 9 756 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 R 900, which is on 2025-12-16.