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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 43m
    $34–886

  2. Drive 249 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Philadelphiacar car 249 mi
    4h 52m
    $46–66

  3. Fly Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4h 24m
    $88–935

  4. Fly Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4h 37m
    $95–1,011

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    6h 59m

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    6h 36m

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    6h 15m
    $91–844

Charlottesville to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 4h 43m.

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