Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA train with Amtrak

1,000+ travel companies

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$84

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

5 h 48 m

Average duration

7 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Richmond, VA on Thu, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .

On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 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.

01:55PM7h52

Charlottesville, VA

09:47PMRichmond, VA

$841One-way

0 transfers

03:59PM5h48

Charlottesville, VA

09:47PMRichmond, VA

$1021One-way

0 transfers

04:18PM8h00

Charlottesville, VA

12:18AMRichmond, VA

$1251One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€71 Average price	€59 Average price Cheapest
8h 11m Average duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 45m Average duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare prices and tickets Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA by train or bus

Thu
Jun 19

Fri
Jun 20

Sat
Jun 21

Sun
Jun 22

Mon
Jun 23

Tue
Jun 24

Wed
Jun 25

Thu
Jun 26

Fri
Jun 27

Sat
Jun 28

Sun
Jun 29

Mon
Jun 30

Tue
Jul 01

Wed
Jul 02

Journey information

Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA

USA

Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

64 miles (103 km)

Average train duration

7h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

$34 (€28)

Trains per day

Fastest train

5h 48m

First train

13:55

Last train

16:18

Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA trains

Amtrak trains will get you from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA from $41 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Richmond, VA from Charlottesville, VA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $41

FAQs: Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA.

Cheap train tickets from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA can start from as little as $31 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA is $80 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA train time is 5 h 48 min covering the 64 mile (103 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA leaves at 4: 52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA leaves at 3: 45 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA by train is January.

You have options as you can travel from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA 2 different ways: bus or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA

Charlottesville

Richmond

The major train station for departures in Charlottesville is Charlottesville Amtrak. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Charlottesville Amtrak for your trip from Charlottesville to Richmond.

Charlottesville Amtrak Wifi