The average train between Charlottesville and Jersey City takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Jersey City. 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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City at 5:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Charlottesville to Jersey City? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Jersey City station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Charlottesville to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Jersey City is 482.6 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Journal Square via Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 48m.