The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ
Cheapest price
$243
Average price
$243
Fastest journey
6 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $243.
Of the 1 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Iselin, NJ on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 22 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €126. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €126, and a flight costs an average of €197.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€126 Average price Cheapest | €197 Average price | €127 Average price |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:01 PM Charlottesville, VA | 6h22 | 1:23 AM Iselin, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ
Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $155 (€126) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 14:34. The fastest train covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 7h 2m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $155 (€126) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 2m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 14:34 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlottesville, VA and Iselin, NJ from $155 (€126). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Iselin, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Charlottesville, VA to Iselin, NJ
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station.
- The Local
- Maya Restaurant
- Public Fish & Oyster
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Graduate Charlottesville
- Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown
- Omni Charlottesville Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform area for boarding
- Bus: Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) services available
- 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week with multiple entry points.
- Le Malt Lounge
- Jose Tejas
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- APA Hotel Woodbridge
- Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
- Extended Stay America - Edison - Raritan Center
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and NJ Transit services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus 48, 801, 802
- Train: Amtrak Northeast Corridor Line, NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line
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