How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which train operators service the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Charlottesville to Philadelphia at 10:59am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.

Train Charlottesville to Philadelphia from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:45pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 11m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:45pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 11m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:45pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 11m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:45pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 11m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:45pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 11m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:45pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 11m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18am	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	4:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18am	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	4:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 9m	4:08pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18am	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	4:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:18am	Charlottesville Station	5h 14m	4:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:25pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:25pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:59am	Charlottesville Station	5h 43m	4:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 31m	5:56pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 5 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 11mAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $123	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $328	Average Duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,775 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5775 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $32

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which train operators service the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Charlottesville to Philadelphia at 10:59am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/22

$173

03/23

$65

Today

$81

03/25

$65

03/26

$111

03/27

$130

03/28

$81

03/29

$173

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Mar 23, 2026 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $791 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2026-03-25.