How much is the train ticket from Washington to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlottesville start from R 297. The average price for this train route is around R 584. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Charlottesville?

The average train journey time from Washington to Charlottesville is 2h 29m, covering a distance of 162 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington 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 Washington to Charlottesville?

The earliest train from Washington to Charlottesville departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Charlottesville from R 264 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	2h 17m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	2h 17m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39	Union Station	2h 44m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39	Union Station	2h 44m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	2h 17m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	2h 17m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39	Union Station	2h 44m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:39	Union Station	2h 44m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 32m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	2h 17m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 32m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlottesville on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	2h 17m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	2h 29m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	2h 34m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 2 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just R 297, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 29mAverage duration

162 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 381 - R 1 537	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 297 - R 12 059	Average duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 297

Amtrak Washington Charlottesville recent customer reviews

Hi The only thing I don’t like is that they closed one of the cars and we were all seated. It was a problem for everyone in that car

Cecilia D C.

16 January 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlottesville start from R 297. The average price for this train route is around R 584. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from Washington to Charlottesville is 2h 29m, covering a distance of 162 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington 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 Washington to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Washington to Charlottesville departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 264

25/01

R 264

Today

R 330

27/01

R 330

28/01

R 264

29/01

R 264

30/01

R 330

31/01

R 264

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 264

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

You can expect to pay from R 264 to R 5 561 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 264, which is on 2026-01-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 40m	Avg priceR 589	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 29m	Avg priceR 584	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Charlottesville is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 584 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 297. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charlottesville, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville in about 2h 29m – that's the fastest way to get there!