Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Charleston, WV

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Train Charlottesville to Charleston: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average train trip duration6h 31m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:52pm
Distance277 km

Charlottesville to Charleston Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlottesville - Charleston

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Charlottesville to Charleston cost?

    The average train ticket price from Charlottesville to Charleston is US$56. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Charlottesville to Charleston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Charlottesville to Charleston?

    A train trip between Charlottesville and Charleston is around 6h 31m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 31m. This is the time it takes to travel the 281 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Charlottesville and Charleston?

    The number of trains from Charlottesville to Charleston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Charlottesville to Charleston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Charlottesville to Charleston?

    When taking the train from Charlottesville to Charleston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlottesville to Charleston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charleston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charlottesville and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charlottesville to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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