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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | South Station | Petersburg, VA | No tags | ||||
| Train | South Station | Petersburg, VA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Petersburg, VA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Petersburg, VA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Petersburg, VA | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Petersburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, 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.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Petersburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Petersburg start from $136. The average price for this train route is around $383. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Petersburg?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Petersburg is 12h 45m, covering a distance of 488 miles (787 km). The quickest train can get you there in 11h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Boston to Petersburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Petersburg?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Petersburg at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What is the best train operator from Boston 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 Boston to Petersburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Petersburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Boston 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.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Petersburg was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $212To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Petersburg, as early as possible.
