The average train between Washington DC and Charlottesville Union Station takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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 4 times a day between Washington DC and Charlottesville Union Station. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Charlottesville Union Station at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 47m. 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 Washington DC station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 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 $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.