Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA train

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Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA

Showing times and prices for Jan 19

Cheapest

$125

Average

$125

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

09:45AM4h55

Philadelphia, PA

02:40PMCharlottesville, VA

$1251One-way

0 transfers

Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 19

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
AmtrakAmtrak	09:45AM Philadelphia, PA	4h55	02:40PM Charlottesville, VA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA

Showing times and prices for Jan 19

Fastest Journey

4 h 55 m

Average

4 h 55 m

Trains per day

Distance

357 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Charlottesville, VA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:45AM4h55

Philadelphia, PA

02:40PMCharlottesville, VA

$1251One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA

Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€33) 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

221 miles (357 km)

Average train duration

5h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

$36 (€33)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 55m

First train

05:37

Last train

19:01

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA trains

Travel between Philadelphia, PA and Charlottesville, VA from $37 (€33) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

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 between Philadelphia, PA and Charlottesville, VA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $37
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, 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 Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA can start from as little as $36 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA is $92 (€84); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Charlottesville, VA from Philadelphia, PA is on average 4 h 55 min for the 221 mile (357 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA leaves at 5: 39 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA leaves at 7: 01 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 3 direct trains from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Philadelphia, PA and Charlottesville, VA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 01 PM.

A trip to Charlottesville, VA from Philadelphia, PA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA by train is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Charlottesville, VA from Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA

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Charlottesville

The major train station for departures in Philadelphia is 30th Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at 30th Street Station for your trip from Philadelphia to Charlottesville.

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