Train Philadelphia to Charlottesville from $79 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Charlottesville takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Charlottesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: $79
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Washington (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional

5h 23m

$68–152

Philadelphia to Charlottesville train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Philadelphia and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:34 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:47 PM
4h 32m • 1 change

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