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Trip Overview

The average train between Charlottesville Union Station and Philadelphia takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville Union Station to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 52m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Charlottesville Union Station to Philadelphia train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Charlottesville Union Station and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville Union Station is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 38m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 38m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 50m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 38m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 38m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charlottesville Union Station to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Charlottesville Union Station, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 4h 27m.

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