The average train between Charlottesville and Montclair takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Montclair. 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 twice daily between Charlottesville and Montclair. 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 Montclair at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 14m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes
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12h 30m • 3 changes



7h 14m • 3 changes



6h 9m • 3 changes



7h 37m • 3 changes
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12h 30m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Montclair station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Charlottesville to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Montclair is 480.6 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Watchung Avenue via Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 6h 30m.