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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£58
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£184
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
5 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
5 h 27 m
Trains on 09 Oct
4
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA will cost around £184 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
On Fri 09 Oct, we found 4 trains from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 45 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.
66 Northeast Regional
50 Cardinal
178 Northeast Regional
20 Crescent
50 Cardinal
66 Northeast Regional
178 Northeast Regional
20 CrescentTrains from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 357 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 357 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 4:52 |
Last train 19:01 |
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The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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20 Crescent | 10:59 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h45 | 16:44 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 12:25 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h29 | 17:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 19:01 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h21 | 0:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Charlottesville Amtrak to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charlottesville Amtrak is 1 km from Charlottesville city centre. Public transport options include:
Charlottesville Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Local, Maya Restaurant, Public Fish & Oyster
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Charlottesville Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charlottesville Amtrak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charlottesville Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charlottesville Amtrak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charlottesville Amtrak: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Graduate Charlottesville, Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown, Omni Charlottesville Hotel.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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