How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from R 546. The average price for this train route is around R 1 432. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 04:57. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Train Philadelphia to Charlottesville from R 507 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 25 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
08:15	30th Street Station	6h 8m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
08:15	30th Street Station	6h 8m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 26 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 27 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
08:15	30th Street Station	6h 8m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 28 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:22	30th Street Station	5h 10m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:22	30th Street Station	5h 10m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 29 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	No tags
08:15	30th Street Station	6h 8m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:21	30th Street Station	5h 11m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:21	30th Street Station	5h 11m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 30 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 31 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:57	30th Street Station	5h 2m	09:59	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 16m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags
15:38	30th Street Station	5h 9m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
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 R 546, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 9mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 754 - R 2 257	Average duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 546 - R 7 635	Average duration5h 9m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 775 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5775 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 546

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from R 546. The average price for this train route is around R 1 432. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 04:57. 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

22/03

R 3 652

23/03

R 2 272

Today

R 1 940

25/03

R 1 136

26/03

R 699

27/03

R 1 940

28/03

R 1 416

29/03

R 1 416

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville was searched and found on 26 Mar 2026 with a price of R 699

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 R 699 to R 13 822 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 R 699, which is on 2026-03-26.