The average train between District of Columbia and Charlottesville takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from District of 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between District of Columbia and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from District of Columbia is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from District of Columbia to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from District of Columbia station and arriving at Charlottesville station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
District of Columbia to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
District of Columbia to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between District of Columbia and Charlottesville is 162.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
