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Pros: Availability. I had to make an emergency purchase of a train ticket after airline travel out of Charlotte was messed up on 2/6 due to severe weather. Cons: The carpet in front of my seat was wet/damp.
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There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Charlotte to Charlottesville.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price$83.58 | Avg. Price$92.82 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration14h 39m | Duration5h 22m |
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Charlotte to Charlottesville. The train trip from Charlotte to Charlottesville is usually about 5 hours and 23 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 234 mi (376 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 23m |
Lowest price | $67.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Crescent |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Charlotte to Charlottesville
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Availability. I had to make an emergency purchase of a train ticket after airline travel out of Charlotte was messed up on 2/6 due to severe weather. Cons: The carpet in front of my seat was wet/damp.
The average price for a train ticket from Charlotte to Charlottesville is $69.00, By booking your trip at least 20 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $44.67 more.
Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Charlotte to Charlottesville. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Crescent | 1 | 5h 23m | $114.41 |
The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom. Train trips from Charlotte to Charlottesville take about 5 hours and 23 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from $67.
The distance between Charlotte and Charlottesville is approximately 234 miles, or 376 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 23 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Charlotte to Charlottesville on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Charlotte at 5:00am and arrives in Charlottesville around 5 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Charlottesville with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Charlottesville to Charlotte.
A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.
Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.
Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.
Lovingly called Mr. Jefferson’s City by locals, Charlottesville is one of Virginia's best destinations with plenty of interesting attractions to draw in not only fans of history but also of arts and culture. The prime attraction of the city is the famous estate of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello. This 5000-acre mansion is an architectural masterpiece that combines Parisian and Italian elements, giving you a day’s worth of exploration. For those looking for a more idyllic landscape, try Carter Mountain Orchard, which offers apple-picking sessions as well. The University of Charlottesville is also a must-not-miss destination. As the only university in the U.S. to be designated a World Heritage Site, it offers interesting insights into the history of education of the country.
Charlottesville’s wines are famous around the country, and the Monticello Wine Trail is perfect for trying out the best wines that the region has to offer. For an amazing dinner experience, C & O Restaurant, which has been in business since 1976, will be a great choice.
The city’s busiest bus stop is the Greyhound bus stop located downtown at 310 W Main St. For trains, head over to the nearby Amtrak train station, also on W Main St. Charlottesville is served by Amtrak’s Cardinal, Crescent and Northeast Regional lines. The city’s main airport is the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, 8 miles from the city.
Image credit: Adam Moss
Link to image attributionThe busiest train station in North Carolina is located at 1914 N Tryon St, slightly northeast of downtown Charlotte. This station is the origin point for the Amtrak Carolinian to New York City and the Amtrak Piedmont to Raleigh. The Amtrak Crescent also stops in Charlotte on its route from New York City to New Orleans. The station has free parking and vending machines onsite, and is close to several stations for the local LYNX light rail.
1914 N Tryon St
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Link to image attributionImage credit: Bill McChesney
Link to image attributionThe Union Station in Charlottesville opened in 1885 and today remains the center of rail transportation in Charlottesville. Three Amtrak lines run through the Charlottesville station: the Cardinal route from Chicago to New York, the Crescent route from New Orleans to New York, and the Northeast Regional route from Roanoke to Boston. Inside the barn-red building, you can have a seat in the indoor waiting room, purchase a snack to go from vending machines, or learn more about Charlottesville from the tourism pamphlets available. The station is just steps away from the University of Virginia campus, and from the station, you can stroll to one of many excellent restaurants along Main Street.
Train Station - 810 W Main St
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