How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start from $41. The average price for this train route is around $115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 222 miles (358 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Charlottesville route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Charlottesville at 5:34am. And the latest train departs at 3:38pm.

Train Philadelphia to Charlottesville from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 14m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	3:38pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 14m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	3:38pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	5h 28m	1:43pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	5h 28m	1:43pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:21pm	30th Street Station	5h 11m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	3:38pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	3:38pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	5h 28m	1:43pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	3:38pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	5h 28m	1:43pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	5h 28m	1:43pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 16m	7:34pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlottesville on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	5h 6m	10:40am	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 14m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	2:18pm	30th Street Station	5h 14m	7:32pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	3:38pm	30th Street Station	5h 9m	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 5 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, 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$36 - $250	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $487	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $41

Amtrak Philadelphia Charlottesville recent customer reviews

clean comfortable no issues

Yolanda C.

October 5, 2025

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $41. The average price for this train route is around $115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 222 miles (358 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Charlottesville at 5:34am. And the latest train departs at 3:38pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/04

$78

12/05

$109

Today

$78

12/07

$78

12/08

$63

12/09

$63

12/10

$38

12/11

$38

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $469 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 $38 which is on 2025-12-10.