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Trip Overview

The train between Columbia and Charlottesville takes 30h 32m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Columbia to Charlottesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 32m
Duration
439 mi
Distance
$281
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Columbia to Charlottesville train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Columbia and Charlottesville. The service departs Columbia at 4:22 AM at night, which arrives into Charlottesville at 10:54:00. All services require a transfer at Cary and take an average of 30h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia to Charlottesville? 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.

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  • Distance: 438.6 mi
  • Duration: 30h 32m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Charlottesville via Cary and Greensboro in around 10h 48m.

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