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The average train between Washington DC and Charlottesville Union Station takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station. 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 Washington DC and Charlottesville Union Station. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Charlottesville Union Station at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Charlottesville station via Charlottesville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between Washington DC and Charlottesville Union Station is 158.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
