The average train between Washington DC and Charlottesville takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Charlottesville station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Washington DC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between Washington DC and Charlottesville is 158.1 km. The road distance is 185 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
