How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Charlottesville start from $76. The average price for this train route is around $111. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Charlottesville?

The average train ride duration from Charlotte to Charlottesville is 5h 23m, covering a distance of 232 miles (374 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Charlotte to Charlottesville route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlotte to Charlottesville?

The earliest train departs from Charlotte to Charlottesville at 5:31am. And the latest train departs at 5:31am.

Train Charlotte to Charlottesville from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Charlottesville on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	5h 23m	10:54am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	5h 23m	10:54am	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:49 PM EST.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 5 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 23mAverage Duration

232 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $343	Average Duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $161	Average Duration5h 23m	CO₂ emissions 34kg 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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $76

Amtrak Charlotte Charlottesville recent customer reviews

Good customer service. We weren’t on time due to know fault of Amtrak(emergency on the track) Otherwise journey on Amtrak isn’t too bad

Debbie C.

May 31, 2025

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Charlottesville start from $76. The average price for this train route is around $111. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Charlottesville?
The average train ride duration from Charlotte to Charlottesville is 5h 23m, covering a distance of 232 miles (374 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Charlotte to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlotte to Charlottesville?
The earliest train departs from Charlotte to Charlottesville at 5:31am. And the latest train departs at 5:31am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$127

12/11

$154

Today

$154

12/13

$127

12/14

No data

12/15

$106

12/16

$87

12/17

$72

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $455 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-12-17.