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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 | Charlottesville Station | Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Charlottesville Station | Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Charlottesville Station | Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Charlottesville Station | Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Charlottesville Station | Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Norfolk
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Norfolk. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 174, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5638 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 R 916
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA 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 Charlottesville to Norfolk?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Norfolk start from R 916. The average price for this train route is around R 1 435. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Norfolk?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Norfolk is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 237 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Norfolk route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Norfolk?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Norfolk departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 10:59.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 090To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 090 to R 7 177 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 090, which is on 2025-12-16.
