How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from R 702. The average price for this train route is around R 1 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Charlottesville 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 Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville departs at 04:57. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Train Philadelphia to Charlottesville from R 658 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 14m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 14m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:21	30th Street Station	5h 11m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:21	30th Street Station	5h 11m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 5 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just R 702, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 9mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 729 - R 3 738	Average duration13h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 702 - R 8 416	Average duration5h 9m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 702

Amtrak Philadelphia Charlottesville recent customer reviews

clean comfortable no issues

Yolanda C.

5 October 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville 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 Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from R 702. The average price for this train route is around R 1 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Charlottesville 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 Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville departs at 04:57. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 886

10/12

R 1 349

Today

R 1 349

12/12

R 1 349

13/12

R 1 349

14/12

R 1 349

15/12

R 1 349

16/12

R 1 090

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 090

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 090 to R 8 111 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 090, which is on 2025-12-16.