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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 4 atDeparture city: CharlottesvilleDeparture location: Charlottesville StationArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Staples Mill RoadOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: May 4 atDeparture city: CharlottesvilleDeparture location: Charlottesville StationArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Main Street StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 4 atDeparture city: CharlottesvilleDeparture location: Charlottesville StationArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: RichmondDestination location: Staples Mill RoadOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlottesville to RichmondAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charlottesville to Richmond: Trip Overview
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Based on 5090 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $38.00
Charlottesville to Richmond Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Richmond was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $37To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlottesville to Richmond, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $307 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-05-03.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charlottesville and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Charlottesville and Richmond, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charlottesville to Richmond.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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