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Alexandria to Charlottesville train schedule
Amtrak runs 23 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Charlottesville. The fastest takes 1 hour 58 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:50 AM and the last at 6:49 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 1h 58m
- First train
- 7:50 AM
- Last train
- 6:49 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Charlottesville. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 9:59 AM | 2h 09m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:59 AM | 2:23 PM | 2h 24m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:17 PM | 7:32 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:18 PM | 7:32 PM | 2h 14m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:22 PM | 7:34 PM | 2h 12m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:49 PM | 8:47 PM | 1h 58m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Alexandria Where you get off in Charlottesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alexandria
Where the train stops in Charlottesville
Return trip: Charlottesville to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Charlottesville?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 58 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Charlottesville?
The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:49 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Charlottesville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?
Trains to Charlottesville leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.