The average train between Charlottesville and Princeton Junction takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Trenton station.
Book your Charlottesville to Princeton Junction train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional, NJ Transit and Amtrak.
The distance between Charlottesville and Princeton Junction is 418.6 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Princeton Jct. via Washington Union Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 6h.