The average train between Charlottesville and Villanova University takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Villanova University. 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 Villanova University. 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 Villanova University at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Charlottesville to Villanova University? 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 Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Villanova University station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Charlottesville to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Villanova University is 350.8 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Villanova University via Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 5h 26m.