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Charlottesville to Alexandria Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Charlottesville to Alexandria. Traveling by train from Charlottesville to Alexandria usually takes 2 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can make the trip in 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Distance94 mi (152 km)
Fastest train2h 6m
Lowest price€12.80
Trains per day3
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Northeast Regional
Train lines3

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Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from Charlottesville to Alexandria

(Based on 14 ratings and reviews)

4.8

5.0

Mamie

May 21, 2024- Visiting family

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: Good. Cons: Nothing.

5.0

Anna

September 15, 2023- Business

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: I like going with the train, i am from the Netherlands we travel a lot with trains. What i do not understand is why do the train personal has to open the doors. It was crouded when i had to go on the train. The platform is long so everybody was standing out of each other. Then the train came and we had to move to the only 2 doors that opened. So even more delay. In the Nederlands all doors open so you can get in all over the train. Cons: I would improve opening the doors. Tips: Take the train more often it is cheap, better for the environment than planes and much easier to get on.

5.0

Vida

July 27, 2023- Solo travel

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: It’s faster than going by bus. Cons: Everything is okay. Tips: It was a nice experience traveling by train.

4.0

Susan E

February 24, 2023- Solo travel

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: Convenient. Cons: There were announcements but you couldn’t hear them. Instructions about loading and unloading was leaking.

4.0

Ashraf

October 1, 2022- Visiting family

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: Good value for the price. Cons: Less expensive snacks.

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What is the price of a train ticket from Charlottesville to Alexandria?

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Charlottesville to Alexandria was €27.19. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 27 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around €18.52 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Charlottesville to Alexandria by travel date

€55€37€18MarMar

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Charlottesville to Alexandria will cost between €22 and €43. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Monthly avg. prices

€69€55€41€27€14AMJJASONDJFM
Mark your calendar for February if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Alexandria. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of €30. If you're planning a trip from Charlottesville to Alexandria during November, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about €51 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Prices as travel date approaches

€69€55€41€27€143020100

By booking your train trip from Charlottesville to Alexandria on Wanderu at least 27 days ahead of time, you can save about €18.52 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from Charlottesville to Alexandria?

There are 3 train lines with service from Charlottesville to Alexandria. Amtrak Northeast Regional is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Cardinal12h 43m€46.42
Amtrak Crescent12h 20m€46.01
Amtrak Northeast Regional22h 10m€26.12

  • The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café. There are usually 1 Cardinal trips from Charlottesville to Alexandria per day, with an average trip length of 2 hours and 43 minutes.

  • 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 Charlottesville to Alexandria take about 2 hours and 20 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from €40.

  • The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 2 daily train trips from Charlottesville to Alexandria, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Charlottesville to Alexandria

The distance between Charlottesville and Alexandria is approximately 94 miles, or 152 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 6 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Charlottesville to Alexandria. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Charlottesville at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Charlottesville to Alexandria.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Alexandria to Charlottesville.

City Information

Charlottesville

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.

Alexandria

Alexandria is a charming, historic city in Virginia, located just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Alexandria's Old Town entrances visitors with its preserved brick sidewalks and 18th-century homes and buildings; you'll feel transported to the era of the city's founding in 1749. This quarter, especially along King Street, features boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops in quaint, intimate settings.

Thanks to its vicinity to the capital, Alexandria boasts a unique food scene with many high-class restaurants for you to enjoy. The most popular local establishments include The Warehouse, Chart House, and Chadwicks. You can even dine in Gadsby's Tavern, a favorite of some of the nation's founders in the 1780s, and learn more about early American life in the adjacent Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

Washington, D.C. and all its travel connections are only a water taxi away, but the city is also well-served by transportation options directly out of Alexandria. Intercity Amtrak routes regularly arrive at Alexandria Union Station, including the Northeast Regional, Silver Service, Crescent, Cardinal, and Carolinian. The two nearest airports to the city are the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Washington Dulles International Airport.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Charlottesville?

Train Station - 810 W Main St - CVSAMT-0

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Train Station - 810 W Main St - CVSAMT-1

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Main departure station: Train Station - 810 W Main St

The 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.

All train stations in Charlottesville:

  • Train Station - 810 W Main St

Where is the train station in Alexandria?

Main arrival station: 110 Callahan Dr

Alexandria has one train station.

All train stations in Alexandria:

  • 110 Callahan Dr

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