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The average train between Charlottesville and Washington DC takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Washington DC. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Alexandria station via Alexandria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Charlottesville to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Washington DC is 158.1 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
