How much does a train ticket cost from Charlottesville to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Washington start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Washington?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Washington is 2h 34m, covering a distance of 100 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charlottesville to Washington departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Charlottesville to Washington from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	3h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	2h 33m	13:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	2h 34m	11:29	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	2h 34m	11:29	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Washington on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	2h 34m	11:29	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	2h 27m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	2h 34m	11:29	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	2h 48m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 34mAverage duration

100 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£21 - £78	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £307	Average duration2h 34m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £17

Amtrak Charlottesville Washington recent customer reviews

3 hours delay

Erick B.

26 July 2025

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Charlottesville to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Washington start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Washington?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Washington is 2h 34m, covering a distance of 100 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 27m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Washington?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Washington departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

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

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£28

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£37

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£50

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£37

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£37

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£37

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£16

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£57

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £540 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-16.