The average train between Princeton and Charlottesville takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Princeton and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 47m • 3 changes



6h 45m • 3 changes
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11h 15m • 3 changes



6h 47m • 3 changes



6h 45m • 3 changes
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11h 15m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Charlottesville station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Princeton to Charlottesville train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton to Charlottesville train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between Princeton and Charlottesville is 418 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Charlottesville via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 14m.