The average train between Washington, DC and Charlottesville takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington, DC 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 4 times a day between Washington, DC and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington, DC is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 8:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington, DC station and arriving at Charlottesville station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
Washington, DC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Book your Washington, DC to Charlottesville train tickets online with Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Washington, DC and Charlottesville is 160.4 km. The road distance is 180 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
