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The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
University art museum with American, European, African, and contemporary works, plus rotating exhibitions in an accessible campus setting.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newark, DE for Charlottesville, VA on Sun, Jun 07, 2 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 299 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 13 h 59 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $409.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $368 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $451 (€367).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $68 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.61 (€-29.83). The journey takes 4h 57m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Newark, DE to Charlottesville, 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 |
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![]() | 1:07 PM Newark, DE | 6h25 | 7:32 PM Charlottesville, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Newark, DE | 6h27 | 8:47 PM Charlottesville, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newark, DE to Charlottesville, VA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 6:14 AM |
Last train 7:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
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