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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Back Bay Station | Charlottesville Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Charlottesville Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Charlottesville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Charlottesville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Charlottesville Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Charlottesville
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 16 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Charlottesville by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Charlottesville start from R 1 310. The average price for this train route is around R 4 406. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from Boston to Charlottesville is 11h 32m, covering a distance of 792 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Boston to Charlottesville departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Charlottesville?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Boston to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 851To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Charlottesville as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 851 to R 14 336 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 851, which is on 2025-12-17.
