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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 | Petersburg, VA | Charlottesville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Charlottesville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Charlottesville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Charlottesville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Charlottesville Station | No tags |
Get from Petersburg to Charlottesville
The journey takes about 9 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies
Based on 5644 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $75
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Charlottesville start at $99. The average price for this train route is around $204. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Petersburg to Charlottesville?
The average train trip from Petersburg to Charlottesville takes 9h 9m and covers 129 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Petersburg to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Petersburg to Charlottesville departs at 3:53am. The latest train departs at 12:04pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Petersburg to Charlottesville, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $71 to $1,411 for a train ticket from Petersburg to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-12-17.
