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Trip Overview

The average train between Charlottesville and Smithsonian Institution takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institution. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institution train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Charlottesville and Smithsonian Institution. 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 Smithsonian Institution at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 40m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 39m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 112.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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