The average train between Charlottesville and District of Columbia takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to District of Columbia. 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 3 times a day between Charlottesville and District of Columbia. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville is at 7:01 PM which arrives into District of Columbia at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at District of Columbia station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Charlottesville to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Charlottesville and District of Columbia is 162.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 9m.