It was a ghost town...felt like I was in a horror movie and someone was about to jump out and get…read moreme as soon as I was dropped off. lol. There were 2 passengers already there waiting, but there was no one working at the front desk. God forbid I had a question about anything. There were vending machines and restrooms - 1 of which I used and it was dirty & had gnats flying all around. I've been dropped off and picked up here 2x. They do not play and rush you on and off the train. So, don't be slow or you will get left. All in all, I will continue to use this station because it's close to my family, but I don't have high expectations and realize that I'm on my own when I come here. There's no security. No nothing. So, being aware of this, I will make sure I'm only catching it during the daytime.

This is a very small train station that services Amtrak trains going up & down the East Coast. The…read morecurrent five Amtrak routes are the Northeast Regional, Carolinian, Palmetto, Silver Star, and Silver Meteor. As in the photos, the station is nothing fancy, however it is clean, the staff is friendly country people and it has the basics. There is a small parking lot, a manned ticket window, a train arrival /departure screen, couple of vending machines, nice wall art, and they have a small waiting area. This station serves the local HBCU institution of Virginia State University. Also, it is a 10-15 minute car share ride to the Army Post Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly known as Fort Lee).

Oyster Po'Boy ftw. Cool spot for a meal and a drink. In a historic district of Petersburg.read more

I'm going to start by saying I have been eating at croaker spot since they were on 2nd street in…read moreRichmond many years ago. The flavor is consistent. It's very good. The prices have gone up a lot but that is expected with the cost of everything these days. But what shouldn't cost extra but it does... 1. A drink does not come with the kids meal. 2. I guess because they have a fancy name for the tea/ lemonade mix it cost $4 per refill. It's an Arnold Palmer but they call it an Uptown 3. Cabbage is wet and so was the sweet potato casserole... you cannot get a Togo cup for your wet side dishes unless you pay $1 extra per container. We got there when they first opened. I'm not sure how or why the side dishes were cold but they were. Our waitress was VERY nice. You did a little discount if you pay cash... but who is really paying cash....

This review is a bit through my sons eyes. However I did pick him up and dropped him off from the…read moreTransportation Station in Williamsburg. The station is located just blocks from the campus of William & Mary. Ample parking is provided and the lot was clean. The building is fitting for the area but seemed nondescript with small signage on the building. Mask are required inside regardless of vaccination status. Tickets can be purchased inside. The Men's restroom was functional and clean. I purchased my sons tickets online which was an easy to use system. Major credit cards are accepted. An email confirmation was generated immediately. The train arrived around 5 minutes late, not bad. My son rode coach for $27 from DC. Quite the bargain. He described the trip as comfortable and similar to a bus or plane with more leg room and better seating. The timing was approximately 3.5 which is slower than driving in perfect conditions which never occurs in NOVA. The return was less than 10 minutes late and quite crowded with some passengers traveling as far as Philly. My son will schedule to use them again some time in 2022. By the way, if your wondering if the conductor yells ALL ABOARD when arriving they do. Just like the movies.

* Train got delayed for 2.5 hours in DC Union station, no apology…read more* Website messed up their ETA status twice, had to pay to cancel scheduled ride home That was my first and and last time using Amtrak.

A wonderful event space. Surrounded by glass windows that offer spectacular views of the city,…read moresunsets and sunrises. The architecture of this building are breathtaking. I can see why it's useful in an even space. It has turned more event space and mildly used for a train stop. If you need bells and whistles for your Amtrak travels needs you may want to utilize the Staples Mill station. But, if you familiar with Amtrak travel and this station is convenient for you, the. Go for it. The Amtrak app and phone line have always been successful for me.

We attended the Richmond Wine, Whiskey, and Chocolate Festival at the Main Street Station. I…read morethought this was the perfect venue! Main Street Station is so lovely. The only difficulty was all the construction when finding the bathroom. The plus side is the construction to make it even more beautiful. The architecture is stunning as you walk up to the building and the inside does not disappoint with the high ceilings and large windows to gaze out into the city!!

A great station that offers all the bells and whistles needed for your Amtrak travel needs…read more Generally there are attendants and crew available to help. There is a snack bar inside. But, if you plan ahead you can totally pick up some food. They recently went through an update maybe 1-2 years ago. But, my brain calendar could totally be off. I don't know what I did yesterday. Joking. But, the updates are great. Clean and crisp. There is a good amount of seating as well. This station can and will get crowded so plan accordingly.

One of my favorite things about being back home in Richmond is the ease of traveling up and down…read morethe East Coast, and the Amtrak Staples Mill station is always my go-to. It's usually clean--even if it's often crowded--and there's overnight parking available if you need it (though I typically just get dropped off). On this particular trip, my mom dropped me off about 10 minutes before departure, and it was smooth sailing from there. The trains are consistently timely, which I really appreciate when I'm doing quick trips to places like D.C. or Baltimore. The staff is always pleasant enough--clear with directions, helping folks find the right boarding areas, and making announcements that actually help you stay on track (pun intended, LOL). It's convenient. It's cost-effective. It's reliable. And honestly, that's all I need when I'm on the move. Richmond to anywhere up the coast just makes sense from Staples Mill.

Chamber of commerce put n downtown Emporia VA is an old train station. Has lots of charm and yes…read morethe trains still go by they haven't stopped there in over 30 years that's what I have been told. Everyone is so friendly there stop by sometime.

This Amtrak Station in Ashland was like a landmark through time. I was here with my friend because…read moreI wanted to see Ashland and I didn't have much time to tour around town. Walking around, this Amtrak Station is right across from Randolph-Macon College. The station has some rare flower bushes. There wasn't any parking lot but the street parking was plenty. I hope to return one day when trains were here.

This charming little train station is right on track! Nestled in the Adorbs town of Ashland, this…read moretrain station has personality! I dig the LOVE sign out front and the railroad theme throughout this area. Inside, the little station is decorated with railroad memorabilia and you'll find a host of brochures if you're looking for nearby adventure! There's a sheltered platform stop, and inside waiting area, but no kiosks, no restrooms, public parking nearby but no parking lot. What this small station lacks in convenience, it makes up in quaintness! Lined along the tracks in the "center of the universe" are a variety of shops, restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and businesses with gorgeous shady trees on either side! Check out the murals on the buildings, especially near the library. You won't be all a-bored in this historic community - Ashland, a college town to Randolph Macon is teeming with old fashioned appeal! Stop here!

My first time taking Amtrak since the 90s and that was Michigan to Chicago…read more The station here is clean and there's plenty of seating. I had my e-ticket on my phone and only had to wait about 10-15 before boarding. I'm not sure if we were the first stop, but they told me exactly where to get on for coach and I had my choice of seats and there were empty seats all around me. I never had anyone next to me as people got off before my DC destination. The sign I posted states this station is moving this summer which only has a month left. Too bad. This station is convenient for my friend to get to from Hampton.

On 2/7/25, I took an Amtrak from Boston to NYC and once I got off the train and arrived to my…read moredestination, I realized my Apple Watch was gone. I never took it off and so I figured it could be the magnet holding it together must of opened. Because it was an overnight train, I knew Newport News station in VA would be the final stop. The morning of 2/8, I created an Amtrak lost item report and I called the station and was greeted by the polite staff who I gave the report case number and explained the lost item and where I was on the train. The staff member assured me that they have a procedure and would alert the team to search for the item when the train arrives or the last stop. I provided my cell number and it took to the evening of that same day for the staff member to call me back and let me know that the item was found and the next steps to pay for shipping it back. After everything, the watch arrived back to me on 2/13 with no issues. Just amazing service from the staff on the phone with me and being in contact with me during the whole process.

Winter snow coming dat! The feeling of anticipation of snow is amazing! Son going back home after a…read moreweek's vacation not so good! Watching love ones looking at their loved ones leave us hard! Great little station! Not much ! Station manager is like cheerful drill Sargent! Onboarding quickly!

Amtrak in Charlottesville is a smaller station but is very nice. The offer plenty of seating and…read moredrink machines. If you leave your car there, there is a parking fee but I'm not sure how (I think $12 per day). The staff was very helpful and polite. Of course, they have facilities if you do need to use the rest room.