The average train between Charlottesville and Metuchen takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Metuchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Charlottesville and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Charlottesville to Metuchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Metuchen station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Charlottesville to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Metuchen is 451 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Metuchen via Washington Union Station, Metropark Amtrak Station, and Metropark in around 6h 29m.