VA → NJ · about 252 miles
Charlottesville to Trenton train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Charlottesville to Trenton. The fastest takes 5 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:59 AM and the last at 3:44 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 5h 43m
- First train
- 10:59 AM
- Last train
- 3:44 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlottesville and arrives at Trenton. 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 | 4:42 PM | 5h 43m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:59 AM | 5:27 PM | 6h 28m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:18 AM | 5:02 PM | 5h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 6:25 PM | 6h 00m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 9:27 PM | 5h 43m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 9:32 PM | 5h 48m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Trenton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlottesville
Where the train stops in Trenton
- Trenton Amtrak station Map of Trenton Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Trenton to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the train from Charlottesville to Trenton?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlottesville to Trenton?
The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 3:44 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Charlottesville to Trenton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlottesville?
Trains to Trenton leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station.