The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Baltimore, MD every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 214 km
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£52 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:01 Charlottesville, VA | 3h48 | 02:49 Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 06:43 |
Last train 19:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlottesville, VA and Baltimore, MD from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Baltimore, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Charlottesville, VA and Baltimore, MD
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station.
- The Local
- Maya Restaurant
- Public Fish & Oyster
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Graduate Charlottesville
- Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown
- Omni Charlottesville Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform area for boarding
- Bus: Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) services available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
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