How much is the train ticket from Washington to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlottesville start at $26. The average price for this train route is around $50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Washington to Charlottesville?

The average train trip from Washington to Charlottesville takes 2h 29m and covers 162 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Charlottesville route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Charlottesville?

The earliest train from Washington to Charlottesville departs at 7:30am. The latest train departs at 6:30pm.

Train Washington to Charlottesville from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	2h 17m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	2h 17m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39am	Union Station	2h 44m	2:23pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39am	Union Station	2h 44m	2:23pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	2h 17m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	2h 17m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39am	Union Station	2h 44m	2:23pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39am	Union Station	2h 44m	2:23pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 32m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	2h 17m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 32m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	2h 17m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	7:30am	Union Station	2h 29m	9:59am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	5:00pm	Union Station	2h 34m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 2 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 29mAverage Duration

162 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $131	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $1,026	Average Duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Amtrak Washington Charlottesville recent customer reviews

Hi The only thing I don’t like is that they closed one of the cars and we were all seated. It was a problem for everyone in that car

Cecilia D C.

January 16, 2023

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlottesville start at $26. The average price for this train route is around $50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Washington to Charlottesville?
The average train trip from Washington to Charlottesville takes 2h 29m and covers 162 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Washington to Charlottesville departs at 7:30am. The latest train departs at 6:30pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-24

$23

01-25

$23

Today

$29

01-27

$29

01-28

$23

01-29

$23

01-30

$29

01-31

$23

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $473 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2026-01-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 40m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 29m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Charlottesville is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $50 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $26. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charlottesville, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville in about 2h 29m —that's the fastest way to get there!