How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to New York City start from R 682. The average price for this train route is around R 1 895. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to New York City is 7h 28m, covering a distance of 491 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to New York City?

The earliest train from Charlottesville to New York City departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Charlottesville to New York City from R 639 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	6h 39m	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	7h 28m	18:46	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	6h 44m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	6h 49m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	6h 44m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	6h 39m	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	6h 49m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	6h 49m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	6h 44m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	6h 39m	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	6h 39m	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to New York City on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	10h 10m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 25m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 43m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	6h 39m	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 7 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 682, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 28mAverage duration

491 kmDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 814 - R 3 348	Average duration10h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 682 - R 7 857	Average duration7h 28m	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 R 682

Amtrak Charlottesville New York City recent customer reviews

Two conductors were very nice—cheerful & helpful. Others less so.

Marcia I.

13 August 2023

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to New York City start from R 682. The average price for this train route is around R 1 895. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to New York City?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to New York City is 7h 28m, covering a distance of 491 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to New York City?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to New York City departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

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

R 2 449

11/12

R 2 880

Today

R 1 397

13/12

R 2 880

14/12

R 639

15/12

R 1 397

16/12

R 1 397

17/12

R 4 329

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to New York City was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 639

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

You can expect to pay from R 639 to R 9 106 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 639, which is on 2025-12-14.