How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charlottesville start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Charlottesville?

The average train journey time from New York City to Charlottesville is 6h 54m, covering a distance of 305 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Charlottesville 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 New York City to Charlottesville?

The earliest train from New York City to Charlottesville departs at 04:09. And the latest train departs at 14:00.

Train New York City to Charlottesville from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	12:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 42m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 41m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 27m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlottesville on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 47m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 3m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 54m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 6 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 54mAverage duration

305 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£41 - £190	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £482	Average duration6h 54m	CO₂ emissions 45kg 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. 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 £31

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Charlottesville by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charlottesville start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from New York City to Charlottesville is 6h 54m, covering a distance of 305 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Charlottesville 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 New York City to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from New York City to Charlottesville departs at 04:09. And the latest train departs at 14:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£129

11/12

£129

Today

£159

13/12

£109

14/12

£268

15/12

£129

16/12

£109

17/12

£159

The cheapest trip from New York City to Charlottesville was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £109

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

You can expect to pay from £109 to £448 for a train ticket from New York City to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £109, which is on 2025-12-13.