The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA
Cheapest price
£211
Average price
£234
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA will cost around £234 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £211.
Of the 3 trains that leave New York, NY for Charlottesville, VA 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 487 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 27 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.
145 Northeast Regional12:556h37Penn Station, New York, NY19:32Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA£2111One-way0 changes
157 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional12:057h27Penn Station, New York, NY19:32Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA£2351One-way1 change
19 Crescent14:006h47Penn Station, New York, NY20:47Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA£2561One-way0 changes
145 Northeast Regional12:556h37Penn Station, New York, NY19:32Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA£2111One-way0 changes
19 Crescent14:006h47Penn Station, New York, NY20:47Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA£2561One-way0 changes
157 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional12:057h27Penn Station, New York, NY19:32Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA£2351One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £139.
Distance: 487 km
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£157 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £215 Average Price |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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147 Northeast Regional | 12:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h42 | 19:32 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 14:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h47 | 20:47 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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157 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 12:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h27 | 19:32 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA
Trains from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 487 km distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 19:01 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Charlottesville, VA from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Charlottesville, VA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
- 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
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