How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Newark?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Newark start from R 876. The average price for this train route is around R 2 549. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Newark?

The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Newark is 7h 3m, covering a distance of 475 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Newark route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Newark?

The earliest train from Charlottesville to Newark departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Charlottesville to Newark from R 826 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Newark on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	9h 44m	04:45	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Newark on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 1m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Newark on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	8h 2m	16:57	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Newark on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	9h 44m	04:45	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	08:55	Charlottesville Station	6h 6m	15:01	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	7h 18m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags
Train	15:44	Charlottesville Station	6h 19m	22:03	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Newark on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Charlottesville Station	9h 44m	04:45	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	6h 20m	17:38	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Fastest
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	6h 24m	17:23	Penn Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Charlottesville Station	6h 24m	17:23	Penn Station	No tags
Train	11:18	Charlottesville Station	6h 26m	17:44	Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 880, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 20mAverage duration

479 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 880 - R 3 460	Average duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 876 - R 13 122	Average duration7h 3m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 649 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5649 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 876

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to Newark, NJ by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Newark?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Newark start from R 876. The average price for this train route is around R 2 549. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Newark?
The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Newark is 7h 3m, covering a distance of 475 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Newark route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Newark?
The earliest train from Charlottesville to Newark departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 2 443

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R 2 873

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R 2 873

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R 2 873

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R 4 145

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R 3 560

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R 2 443

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 443

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlottesville to Newark, NJ as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 443 to R 10 921 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 443, which is on 2025-12-20.