The average train between Arlington County and Charlottesville takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Arlington County to Charlottesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Arlington County and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arlington County is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

2h 33m • 1 change

2h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Arlington County station and arriving at Charlottesville station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Arlington County to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Arlington County to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between Arlington County and Charlottesville is 153.2 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.