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The Fralin Museum of Art
Compact museum at the University of Virginia with global art collections, changing exhibitions, and an easy stop near the Lawn.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
1 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
1 h 36 m
Trains on 08 Oct
4
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 4 trains from Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.








Trains from Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:24, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 8:24 |
Last train 19:22 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151 Northeast Regional | 8:24 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 1h35 | 9:59 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
51 Cardinal | 12:32 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 1h51 | 14:23 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 18:00 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 1h34 | 19:34 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 19:22 Manassas Station, Manassas, VA | 1h25 | 20:47 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compact museum at the University of Virginia with global art collections, changing exhibitions, and an easy stop near the Lawn.
Hands-on science museum for families with interactive exhibits on the body, physics, and engineering in a central downtown location.
Small museum preserving local Black history through documents, photographs, and exhibitions about community life and resilience.
Pedestrian-friendly main street lined with shops, venues, public art, and historic buildings; ideal for strolling and people-watching.
Historic university green framed by pavilions and student rooms, offering one of Charlottesville’s most memorable walks.
Large riverside park with woodland trails, sports facilities, picnic areas, and space for a relaxed local outdoor visit.
Virginia ham is salt-cured and aged, with a deep savoury flavour long tied to the state’s farming and smokehouse traditions.
Southern biscuits with sausage gravy are a regional breakfast staple, featuring soft baked biscuits topped with rich peppery meat gravy.
Barbecue pork, often slow-smoked and pulled, reflects central Virginia’s strong barbecue culture and is commonly served with regional sauces.
Casual barbecue favourite known for smoked meats, hearty sides and a laid-back neighbourhood atmosphere.
Lively downtown restaurant known for wood-fired pizzas, house-cured meats and a bustling, modern atmosphere.
Popular spot on the Downtown Mall serving Southern-inspired small plates, craft cocktails and a relaxed brasserie feel.
Moderate for a US college town: hotels can rise on event weekends, dining is varied, and car use often adds costs as public transport is limited.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. In cafés, small change or $1 is common. Taxis usually get 10-15%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manassas, VA to Charlottesville, VA trains use the Manassas Station to Charlottesville Amtrak station pair. Use this guide to compare Manassas, VA and Charlottesville, VA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manassas Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: City Tavern, Okra's Cajun Creole
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Manassas Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Manassas Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manassas Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manassas Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manassas Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Olde Towne Inn, Best Western Manassas, Hampton Inn Manassas.
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.
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