The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
Of the 1 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Trenton, NJ on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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 Trenton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €73. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, and a flight costs an average of €296.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€131 Average price | €87 Average price Cheapest | €342 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:18 PM Charlottesville, VA | 5h40 | 8:58 PM Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:55 PM Charlottesville, VA | 5h28 | 6:23 PM Trenton, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ
Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€84) but you can travel from only $91 (€73) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€84) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 19:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlottesville, VA and Trenton, NJ from $91 (€73). 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 Trenton, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Charlottesville, VA to Trenton, 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with multiple entry and exit points.
- Settimo Cielo
- 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Trenton Marriott Downtown
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites
- Wyndham Garden Trenton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: Platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 409, 601, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619
- Light Rail: River Line
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