The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
Cheapest price
$349
Average price
$560
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA will cost around $560 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $349.
Of the 4 trains that leave Princeton, NJ for Charlottesville, VA on Sun, Mar 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 15 the direct trains cover the 418 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest trains will take 7 h 27 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.
147 Northeast Regional
51 Cardinal
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal
19 Crescent
147 Northeast Regional
19 Crescent
51 Cardinal
89 Palmetto · 51 CardinalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $256.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$164 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 10m Average total duration 16h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA trains for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:01 PM Princeton, NJ | 5h46 | 1:47 AM Charlottesville, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 15 | |||||
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal | 10:56 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 7h27 | 6:23 PM Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 1 transfer | |
51 Cardinal | 11:42 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 6h41 | 6:23 PM Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
Trains from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $142 (€116) but you can travel from only $66 (€54) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 15:44. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 5h 46m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€116) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 46m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 15:44 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Princeton, NJ and Charlottesville, VA from $66 (€54). 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 Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Princeton, NJ to Charlottesville, 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
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