Trains tickets from Alexandria (VA), US to Charlottesville

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TodayApr 28
from $33
TomorrowApr 29
from $16
WedApr 30
from $16
ThuMay 1
from $20
FriMay 2
from $33
SatMay 3
from $29
SunMay 4
from $33
MonMay 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Alexandria
    Departure location: Alexandria Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Alexandria to Charlottesville.

Bus
Average Price$58 - $58Average Duration3h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$18 - $288Average Duration2h 5m
14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Alexandria to Charlottesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 5mAverage Duration
$18Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Alexandria to Charlottesville: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$48
Average train trip duration2h 5m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure8:35am
Distance94 miles (151 km)
Latest train departure6:49pm

Alexandria to Charlottesville Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/26
$29
04/27
$53
Today
$33
04/29
$16
04/30
$16
05/01
$20
05/02
$33
05/03
$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alexandria to Charlottesville was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alexandria to Charlottesville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $327 for a train ticket from Alexandria to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-04-29.

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 Alexandria to Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Alexandria and Charlottesville, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Alexandria to Charlottesville.

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

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

What's the cheapest way to go from Alexandria to Charlottesville?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Alexandria and Charlottesville is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $48 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $18. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charlottesville, choose the train, as it will take you from Alexandria to Charlottesville in about 2h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria

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