The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£197
Average price
£230
Fastest journey
15 h 9 m
Average duration
16 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
792 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA will cost around £230 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £197.
Of the 2 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Boston, MA 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 792 km distance in an average of 16 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 26 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, coach and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 792 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£156 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £256 Average Price |
12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA trains for today, Thursday 20 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 | 15h04 | 14:05 Boston, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA
Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 792 km distance in 12h 41m.
Distance 792 km |
Average train duration 12h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 12h 41m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 19:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlottesville, VA and Boston, MA from £45. 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 Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Charlottesville, VA and Boston, MA
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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