Please avoid this Amtrak stop ,specially female solo travelers.There are no restrooms ,no charging…read morefor phones , not even an Amtrak kiosk machine.The nearby business have signs banning Amtrak passengers from using restroom or charging phones even if is an emergency.The a convince store nearby will not allow you to plug anything even if you spend $10 .This is very ghost area and not many choices of overnight stays if left stranded bye Amtrak.

Firstly I did not ride the train. We dropped our our son who came to visit. I will start with the…read moretrain conductor, a female. I wanted to give her the benefit of a doubt but quickly changed to the realization that she was just simply RUDE. Train was 9/10/2023. I believe #99. Stopping in Fredericksburg VA final destination Newport News. The way she spoke to passengers and the lack of control with her voice was as if the passengers were boarding a train bound for hell. No seriously she was rude yelling "Last Name" "get on board". No eye contact. Prior to this I was considering using Amtrak to visit my son as it seemed so convenient. But nope, not after seeing how rude she was. Yea folks it takes just one person. As Apprehensive as I was her attitude sealed my decision. Second the train station was dirty, smelly (urine) it literally backed to a restaurant and while it looks like the city is working on the structural issues they need daily attention to the cleanliness of the facilities. I was surprised as to how many passengers came off the train at our stop. Trash was littered all over. Only one bench on the south bound side of the tracks. This is a historic town where locals pride themselves on their homes and historic buildings and this left me very upset as to how neglected the train station was. I do t know who has the responsibility to clean it. But someone needs to step up.

Coach was pleasant, clean aisles, and spacious seating. This is our 4th time riding and we will…read morecertainly book many more!!

From 7/3/2015 There really isn't much to review here because it's basically just a station. I'm not…read moreeven sure you can go in. It's great to transport college kids from Northern VA to college (in our case ODU) and it's on the best USMC base in the world. Tip: Always bring your ID, the last time I went (and the only time I've taken the train to this location) there was a Marine MP and dog checking ID for passengers disembarking.

The service is consistently late. Sending emails to the HQ on King Street has proved a waste of…read moretime. In my mind, the VRE is an expensive version of Metro...they know people need to get to work and they pretty much do what they want. I typically get to work late because the train is often late. Seats are typically packed no matter when your ride. If you're a first time rider, there's no rhyme/reason to how they inspect tickets it's when they feel like it. People who get on later pretty much get a pass on this. Get there about 5 mins early and be careful in the gravel side of the lot- it's a bumpy mess! There are no bathrooms at this station, you'll have to hold it until you get on the train or to your destination.

Took the train from Richmond to NYC and back, absolutely embarrassing the way the employees treat…read morepeople and talk to people. I will NEVER ride the train again. Every single employee was a disgrace

A couple months ago. Mom's train said track 2 it would be on, which it has, the past few times she…read morehas used amcrap. This time, it shows up on track 1, no warning, nothing on the screen, no delay for the train, she missed it cause it was gone before she could get over there. Fix your screen and set up and quit screwing people over. Luckily we were able to get a refund, but still! Now again, today, 6/24/2025. Train arrival time was 4:07. So ive been here since. Mom calls me and said, they just let everyone know, that it won't be until about 6/630. Wonder how many other people are here waiting to pick up there person at 4:07 and now have to wait till 6. Communication is unacceptable. I understand its hot, but it was hot at 9am this morning, before the train even left, couldve been told something then. Terrible Communication, different tracks than said it would be, people missed trains and instead of giving time to switch, they just dip out. Always late and delayed every time she gets the train. I understand things happen, but seems like amcrap needs to assess how they do things and fix them. They've lost a customer and hopefully they'll lose more, with thi ms review. Save yourself the hassle, find another way, amcrap is crap! Only gave 1 star cause its making me, this is a 0 star company.

There can be some characters here. I could be one of them, to be fair to the folks here. Actually a…read morerather pleasant station. Have caught VRE several times here. I do like that there are Amtrak and more freight trains to see. Being an enthusiast, if you are into trains, this is good for us. The station area inside is a little cramped. My hope is they get rid of the old wooden benches. These make what's left of my back scream. There is a lot of good restaurants, along with entertainment venues within walking distance. Am a fan of VRE, so glad their trains are here. Some aren't a fan of the stations age, but I like it for sentimental reasons.

The train station was situated in a cute part of downtown. We were there in winter so there was an…read moreice skating rink set up across the street. They were also offering carriage rides from the depot. There was a small waiting room with two restrooms, a men's and a women's. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in walking distance. I would not recommend the Mexican restaurant across the street. That a complete different story.

For a lot of people, this little train station to our small town is the first thing they'll see…read morewhen they stop by. My children love seeing the Amtrak trains roll by so we stop by to see them whenever we can and whenever the trains are actually on time (but that's a different story). I'll add I've never got on/off Amtrak from this location, but my brother frequents this station when he goes up to New York for work and he loves the convenience of the station. The folks at the station are really kind too. They've given my kids little train whistles in the past and it's always lovely to hear their interactions with travelers. I'll add that it's great that they built that overpass walkway where you can now park your cars on the other side for that much more convenience to accessing the train station. It was much needed!

In full disclosure, I didn't go on the train here, but I did check out the platform and surrounding…read moredowntown area of Culpeper, VA. I found it to be a quaint and charming little area with lots of history, nice restaurants, and a cool Veteran's Cemetery just beyond the Amtrak location.

Unfortunately, the coffee shop is no longer there, and the cleanliness since the shop has left, is…read morespotty at best. Be aware of your surroundings if you are waiting on an evening Amtrak train. A plus is that more county and commuter busses arrive and depart from this location now.

A good place to catch VRE. This train service is exceptional. The station has a pretty building…read more Yet the parking garage is quite frustrating. Be very on your toes, aware of potential aggressive drivers. I get it people want to go to work or home, but please realize others do so more carefully. As for the station, not many 30 minute parking spots. These can be crucial, when waiting on a person. There are I believe ten spots. That's clearly not enough. Platform is quite clean. Like many places with transit, there are some characters, but feel completely safe here. Definitely enjoy VRE!

When Uber and Lyft charge an arm and a leg.. why not take metro??!…read more Its clean, safe, cheaper and the cabin trains are newer and modern... So I took the train home cuz I wasn't gonna pay $99. For a ride home. Though my ride home was long, I got to unwind and transfer at metro center. I had no problem. Just dont get to comfy or you might miss your stop. Its a short walk from the airport.

Nice to have the Metro silver line connected to the airport instead of having to take that 5A Metro…read moreBus. I travel light, so it was quite convenient. However, it was a lengthy walk from the airport, so it could be quite the workout for those with a lot of luggage. This station was easy to find. Just follow the signs directing you to the Metro station. At about 7 pm on a Friday night, it was $6.75 for the train ride into DC. It took about an hour for me to get into Alexandria.

The meter maids in Harpers Ferry are relentless and patrol pretty constantly. That said, we were a…read morequick in and out this afternoon, spending no more than 20 minutes in town to hit one specific shop and then get back to the Sprinter van. We managed to avoid a parking ticket. Parking here is $20 and it's valid for three days. That's not at all reasonable but it's a small town and busy with tourists who are willing to pay. We *just* missed a train coming through today. I don't know where they post the schedule. [Review 1034 of 2025 - 189 in West Virginia - 24588 overall]

A decent place during the day to see the trains as they pass by…read more The Harpers Ferry train station is a nice old building that adds to the character of the town. It is at the lower elevation and to the north of the town. When we visited, it was unattended and there were no staff inside. The restrooms were open and in decent shape, located on the west side of the building. It is a long building with 3-4 large rooms made of light wood with historical pictures on the walls. Parking is available in the lot that surrounds the station, though it depends on what is open at the time and how busy the area is. Many other visitors noted in their reviews that the building is not open at night and operates on a very limited schedule. A little research shows that Amtrak and MARC trains both serve this station. Throughout the day my party and I observed trains passing through without stopping, giving visitors a sense of how active the rail line still is. Overall, it is worth seeing for its historic look, but travelers should plan ahead since services are limited and the station may not be staffed. Up the hill to the south is the town and down the hill to the east visitors can view the Armory grounds, River overlook, and John Brown's fort.