How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from R 549. The average price for this train route is around R 1 166. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Philadelphia is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia departs at 10:59. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Charlottesville to Philadelphia from R 509 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 29 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	5h 7m	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 30 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 31 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 1 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	5h 7m	20:51	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 2 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	5h 7m	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 4 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	00:06	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just R 549, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 11mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 740 - R 2 153	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 549 - R 5 743	Average duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5776 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 549

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from R 549. The average price for this train route is around R 1 166. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Philadelphia is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia departs at 10:59. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/03

R 1 141

26/03

R 2 282

Today

R 1 948

28/03

R 1 422

29/03

R 3 036

30/03

R 1 948

31/03

R 1 948

01/04

R 2 633

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 25 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 141

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 141 to R 9 266 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 422, which is on 2026-03-28.