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

The average train ticket price from Houston to Charlottesville is $261. The best way to find train tickets from Houston to Charlottesville is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Houston to Charlottesville?

A train trip between Houston and Charlottesville is around 1d 21h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1119 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Houston and Charlottesville?

The number of trains from Houston to Charlottesville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Houston to Charlottesville by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Houston to Charlottesville?

When taking the train from Houston to Charlottesville, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Houston to Charlottesville from $251 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Houston to Charlottesville on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	1d 21h	10:54am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	1d 21h	10:54am	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Charlottesville on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	1d 21h	10:54am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10pm	Amtrak Station	1d 21h	10:54am	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:33 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

1117 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$159 - $336	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$261 - $261	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 164kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5614 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 $261

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Charlottesville by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $251

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

You can expect to pay from $251 to $1,009 for a train ticket from Houston, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-12-02.