The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, 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 Culpeper, VA will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 4 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Culpeper, VA on Sun, Jun 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
10:59 AM0h51Charlottesville, VA11:50 AMCulpeper, VA$221One-way0 transfers
3:44 PM1h16Charlottesville, VA5:00 PMCulpeper, VA$221One-way0 transfers
11:18 AM0h51Charlottesville, VA12:09 PMCulpeper, VA$2091One-way0 transfers
7:01 PM0h51Charlottesville, VA7:52 PMCulpeper, VA$2091One-way0 transfers
10:59 AM0h51Charlottesville, VA11:50 AMCulpeper, VA$221One-way0 transfers
11:18 AM0h51Charlottesville, VA12:09 PMCulpeper, VA$2091One-way0 transfers
7:01 PM0h51Charlottesville, VA7:52 PMCulpeper, VA$2091One-way0 transfers
3:44 PM1h16Charlottesville, VA5:00 PMCulpeper, VA$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA:
A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Culpeper, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:59 AM Charlottesville, VA | 0h51 | 11:50 AM Culpeper, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:18 AM Charlottesville, VA | 0h51 | 12:09 PM Culpeper, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:01 PM Charlottesville, VA | 0h51 | 7:52 PM Culpeper, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA
Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 8:55 AM |
Last train 7:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlottesville, VA and Culpeper, VA from $29 (€24). 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 Culpeper, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA 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 Culpeper, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Charlottesville, VA to Culpeper, VA
- 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
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- KFC
- Deli Cious
- Dee Dee's Family Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper
- Best Western Culpeper Inn
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
- Located in the main hall
- The station has a single platform with a waiting area and ticket office.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Taxi services available
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