Amtrak Stations in Virginia

There are over 20 Amtrak stations in Virginia with trains that can take you to the Northeast, South, and Midwest. The Auto Train, which travels non-stop between Lorton and Florida (near Orlando), is a unique Amtrak route that only has stations in Virginia and Florida, and requires bringing a vehicle with you on the train.

Explore Virginia Amtrak stations and routes below to learn more about where you can board a train and the places you can visit.

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Virginia Amtrak Stations

Station	Route
Alexandria, VA (ALX)	Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Floridian, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor
Ashland, VA (ASD)	Northeast Regional
Burke Centre, VA (BCV)	Northeast Regional
Charlottesville, VA (CVS)	Cardinal, Crescent, Northeast Regional
Clifton Forge, VA (CLF)	Cardinal
Culpeper, VA (CLP)	Cardinal, Crescent, Northeast Regional
Danville, VA (DAN)	Crescent
Fredericksburg, VA (FBG)	Carolinian, Northeast Regional, Silver Meteor
Lorton, VA (LOR)	Auto Train
Lynchburg, VA (LYH)	Crescent, Northeast Regional
Manassas, VA (MSS)	Cardinal, Crescent, Northeast Regional
Newport News, VA (NPN)	Northeast Regional
Norfolk, VA (NFK)	Northeast Regional
Petersburg, VA (PTB)	Carolinian, Floridian, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor
Quantico, VA (QAN)	Carolinian, Northeast Regional
Richmond, VA – Main Street Station (RVM)	Northeast Regional
Richmond, VA – Staples Mill Road Station (RVR)	Carolinian, Floridian, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor
Roanoke, VA (RNK)	Northeast Regional
Staunton, VA (STA)	Cardinal
Williamsburg, VA (WBG)	Northeast Regional
Woodbridge, VA (WDB)	Northeast Regional

Virginia Amtrak Routes

Learn about the Amtrak routes that travel to and from Virginia below.

Auto Train

Type: Long-distance, overnight
Frequency: One train daily in each direction
End Stations: Lorton, VA and Sanford, FL

Cardinal

Type: Long-distance, overnight
Frequency: 3x per week
End Stations: NYC and Chicago

Carolinian

Type: Long-distance, daytime travel
Frequency: One train daily in each direction
End Stations: NYC and Charlotte

Crescent

Type: Long-distance, overnight
Frequency: One train daily in each direction
End Stations: NYC and New Orleans

Floridian

Type: Long-distance, overnight
Frequency: One train daily in each direction
End Stations: Chicago and Miami

Northeast Regional

Type: Regional, daytime travel
Frequency: Multiple trains per day
End Stations: Boston, Norfolk, Roanoke

Palmetto

Type: Long-distance, daytime travel
Frequency: One train daily in each direction
End Stations: NYC and Savannah

Silver Meteor

Type: Long-distance, overnight
Frequency: One train daily in each direction
End Stations: NYC and Miami

Tips and Things to Know

Old Town Alexandria is next to Washington D.C. and is an alternate place to stay if you’re visiting the nation’s capital. There is a Metro train station and water taxis that go to the National Harbor, The Wharf and Georgetown.
The Charlottesville station is in walking distance of the University of Virginia and a historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown. With a rental car, you can drive to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. There are also guided day trips to Monticello and local wineries.
Visit Williamsburg, Virginia to explore the Colonial Williamsburg living museum for an immersive step back in time. If amusement parks are more your thing, request a Lyft or Uber car at the Amtrak station and travel 15 minutes for a day of fun at Busch Gardens.
Former President Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, a stop on the Cardinal route. You can check out his presidential library and museum along with an antique automobile museum, festivals and the world’s only replica of Shakepeare’s indoor theatre.
Roanoke is a charming destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can walk to restaurants and shops downtown, and to a historic hotel next to the station.
Visit Manassas, Virginia for a historic downtown next to the Amtrak station and to visit the Manassas National Battlefield Park (20-minute drive away).
The closest stop to Virginia Beach is Norfolk. Lyft and Uber are great ways to reach oceanfront destinations. You can also select Virginia Beach as your destination when booking your tickets for a bus transfer from Amtrak.
Richmond is a great city for historic sights, museums, gardens and outdoor adventures. Highlights include whitewater rafting, the Maymont mansion and gardens, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (which is especially popular in the spring), and the White House of the Confederacy.