Train from Austin, TX, US to Petersburg: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Austin to Petersburg on December 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Petersburg, VACheapest
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Petersburg, VAFastest
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Petersburg, VANo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:11 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Petersburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours and with fares starting at just $223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 14hAverage Duration
1261 milesDistance
51kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$223 - $445Average Duration1d 14h
51kg CO₂e
Average Price$343 - $2,423Average Duration2d 11h
185kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Petersburg by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Austin to Petersburg?

    The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Petersburg start from $343. The average price for this train route is around $579. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Austin to Petersburg?

    The average train ride duration from Austin to Petersburg is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 1258 miles (2028 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Austin to Petersburg route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Austin to Petersburg?

    The earliest train departs from Austin to Petersburg at 9:24am. And the latest train departs at 9:24am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/19
$1,698
12/20
$670
Today
$686
12/22
$632
12/23
$580
12/24
$1,545
12/25
$1,780
12/26
$1,116
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Petersburg was searched and found on Dec 23, 2025 with a price of $580

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

You can expect to pay from $580 to $2,563 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $580 which is on 2025-12-23.

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