VA → IN · about 479 miles
Charlottesville to Lafayette train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Charlottesville to Lafayette. The fastest takes 17 hours 29 minutes; every train leaves at 2:32 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 17h 29m
- Leaves at
- 2:32 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlottesville and arrives at Lafayette Amtrak Station. 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 | 8:01 AM +1 day | 17h 29m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Lafayette The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlottesville
Where the train stops in Lafayette
Return trip: Lafayette to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette?
The fastest direct train takes 17 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlottesville to Lafayette?
Every departure is at 2:32 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Charlottesville to Lafayette?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlottesville?
Trains to Lafayette leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station.