The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Trains per day
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 £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Of the 4 trains that leave Charlottesville, VA for Philadelphia, PA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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 Regional19:015h10Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA0:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£921One-way0 changes
156 Northeast Regional · 168 Northeast Regional11:185h57Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA17:1530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1061One-way1 change
156 Northeast Regional11:185h16Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA16:3430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1081One-way0 changes
20 Crescent10:595h14Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA16:1330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1441One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional19:015h10Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA0:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£921One-way0 changes
20 Crescent10:595h14Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA16:1330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1441One-way0 changes
156 Northeast Regional11:185h16Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA16:3430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1081One-way0 changes
156 Northeast Regional · 168 Northeast Regional11:185h57Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA17:1530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1061One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £188.
Distance: 357 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£64 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £282 Average Price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 Crescent | 14:59 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h43 | 20:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h31 | 21:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
50 Cardinal | 19:44 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h07 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 23:01 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 5h05 | 4:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 357 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 357 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 4:57 |
Last train 19:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA from £24. 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 Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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