PA → VA · about 225 miles
Philadelphia to Charlottesville bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 27 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Charlottesville. The fastest takes 5 hours 2 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:57 AM and the last at 3:43 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 27
- Fastest trip
- 5h 02m
- First departure
- 4:57 AM
- Last departure
- 3:43 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | 9:59 AM | 5h 02m | Daily | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 PM | 7h 30m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Charlottesville George Welsh Way | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM | 2:23 PM | 6h 08m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Dec 20 | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 2:23 PM | 6h 03m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 7:32 PM | 5h 14m | Daily | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 7:34 PM | 5h 16m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:21 PM | 7:32 PM | 5h 11m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:22 PM | 7:32 PM | 5h 10m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:38 PM | 8:47 PM | 5h 09m | Daily | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 8:47 PM | 5h 04m | Thu from Nov 26 | Philadelphia to Charlottesville | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Charlottesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Charlottesville
Return trip: Charlottesville to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:43 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Charlottesville leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).