How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 222 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Charlottesville route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Train Philadelphia to Charlottesville from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 14m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 14m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:21	30th Street Station	5h 11m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	5h 28m	13:43	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:34	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 14m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 14m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 5 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 9mAverage duration

222 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £192	Average duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £374	Average duration5h 9m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5627 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £32

Amtrak Philadelphia Charlottesville recent customer reviews

clean comfortable no issues

Yolanda C.

5 October 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 222 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville departs at 05:34. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/12

£60

05/12

£84

Today

£60

07/12

£60

08/12

£49

09/12

£49

10/12

£30

11/12

£30

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £30 to £361 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-12-10.