How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from R 701. The average price for this train route is around R 1 417. 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 Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Philadelphia is 5h 7m, covering a distance of 358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 56m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

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

Train Charlottesville to Philadelphia from R 657 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	5h 7m	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	5h 7m	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	5h	13:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	5h 7m	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just R 701, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 7mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 721 - R 2 942	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 701 - R 8 413	Average duration5h 7m	CO₂ emissions 33kg 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 701

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from R 701. The average price for this train route is around R 1 417. 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 Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Philadelphia is 5h 7m, covering a distance of 358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia 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 1 349

11/12

R 2 213

Today

R 2 559

13/12

R 2 213

14/12

R 2 213

15/12

R 1 885

16/12

R 2 213

17/12

R 2 559

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 349

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 349 to R 13 640 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 885, which is on 2025-12-15.