NJ → VA · about 296 miles
Newark to Charlottesville train schedule
Amtrak runs 17 direct trains a week from Newark to Charlottesville. The fastest takes 6 hours 20 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:02 AM and the last at 2:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 6h 20m
- First train
- 7:02 AM
- Last train
- 2:20 PM
7 of the 17 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
Every train leaves from Newark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:02 AM | 2:23 PM | 7h 21m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:57 PM | 7:34 PM | 6h 37m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:07 PM | 7:32 PM | 6h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:12 PM | 7:32 PM | 6h 20m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 8:47 PM | 6h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Charlottesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Newark
Where the train stops in Charlottesville
Return trip: Charlottesville to Newark
Questions
How long is the train from Newark to Charlottesville?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 27 minutes.
What time is the first train from Newark to Charlottesville?
The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 2:20 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Newark to Charlottesville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Newark?
Trains to Charlottesville leave from Newark (Amtrak).
Does the train from Newark to Charlottesville stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 17 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.