VA → WV · about 171 miles
Charlottesville to Charleston train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Charlottesville to Charleston. The fastest takes 6 hours 37 minutes; every train leaves at 2:32 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 6h 37m
- Leaves at
- 2:32 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlottesville and arrives at Charleston. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:32 PM | 9:09 PM | 6h 37m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Charleston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlottesville
Where the train stops in Charleston
Return trip: Charleston to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the train from Charlottesville to Charleston?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 37 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlottesville to Charleston?
Every departure is at 2:32 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Charlottesville to Charleston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlottesville?
Trains to Charleston leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station.