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

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Charlottesville start from £57. The average price for this train route is around £198. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Charlottesville?

The average train journey time from Boston to Charlottesville is 11h 37m, covering a distance of 492 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 10 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 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Which 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?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.

Train Boston to Charlottesville from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Charlottesville on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:51	Back Bay Station	18h 52m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 42m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	18:51	Back Bay Station	18h 52m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	18:51	Back Bay Station	18h 52m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	18h 42m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Charlottesville on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	11h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	11h 6m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	11h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:15	Back Bay Station	11h 32m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	12h 29m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Charlottesville on 25 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:51	Back Bay Station	18h 52m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Boston Route 128, MA	11h 52m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Back Bay Station	12h 52m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Back Bay Station	12h 52m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Back Bay Station	12h 52m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Charlottesville on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	11h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	11h 6m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	11h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:15	Back Bay Station	11h 32m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	12h 29m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Charlottesville on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	11h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:28	Boston Route 128, MA	11h 6m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	11h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:15	Back Bay Station	11h 32m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
	Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	12h 29m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the bus

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 £64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

16hAverage duration

492 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£64 - £218	Average duration16h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£57 - £1,168	Average duration11h 37m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,666 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Charlottesville start from £57. The average price for this train route is around £198. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from Boston to Charlottesville is 11h 37m, covering a distance of 492 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 10 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 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

20/12

£221

21/12

£355

Today

£345

23/12

£238

24/12

£278

25/12

£156

26/12

£345

27/12

£125

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of £125

To 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 £125 to £814 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 £125, which is on 2025-12-27.