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Trip Overview

The average train between Charlottesville and Elizabeth takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Elizabeth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 22m
Duration
330 mi
Distance
$218
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Charlottesville to Elizabeth train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Charlottesville and Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 5:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 10m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit6h 10m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit6h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Charlottesville to Elizabeth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Elizabeth via Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 55m.

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