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Rochester to Charlottesville trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Charlottesville takes 16h 54m and the fastest train takes 13h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester 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.

16h 54m
Duration
704 mi
Distance
$423
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Rochester to Charlottesville train times

Trains run twice daily between Rochester and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 16h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak20h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaAmtrak13h 54m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak20h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaAmtrak13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak20h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaAmtrak13h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak20h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaAmtrak13h 54m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak20h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaAmtrak13h 54m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak20h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaAmtrak13h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Charlottesville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 704.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 54m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Charlottesville via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 14h 3m.

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