VA → PA · about 225 miles
Charlottesville to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 22 direct trains a week from Charlottesville to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 5 hours 5 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:59 AM and the last at 7:01 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 22
- Fastest trip
- 5h 05m
- First train
- 10:59 AM
- Last train
- 7:01 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlottesville and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:59 AM | 4:08 PM | 5h 09m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:59 AM | 4:11 PM | 5h 12m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:59 AM | 4:42 PM | 5h 43m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:18 AM | 4:32 PM | 5h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 5:56 PM | 5h 31m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 8:51 PM | 5h 07m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 8:56 PM | 5h 12m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 PM | 12:06 AM +1 day | 5h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 PM | 12:11 AM +1 day | 5h 10m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 PM | 12:22 AM +1 day | 5h 21m | Daily from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlottesville
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 12 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 7:01 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlottesville?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station.