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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 go 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 $103, 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 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 Boston to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Charlottesville start at $107. The average price for this train route is around $360. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Boston to Charlottesville?
The average train trip from Boston to Charlottesville takes 11h 32m and covers 792 km. The quickest train gets 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 6:35am. The latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $151To 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 $151 to $1,170 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 $151 which is on 2025-12-17.
