Trains tickets from Detroit (MI) to Charlottesville

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Charlottesville
    Destination location: Charlottesville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak 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 Detroit to Charlottesville.

Bus
Average Price$176 - $274Average Duration22h 4m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$190 - $408Average Duration1d 9h
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Charlottesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 22 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $176, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
22h 4mAverage Duration
$176Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit to Charlottesville: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$227
Average train trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance384 miles (619 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

Detroit to Charlottesville Train

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Charlottesville, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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Did you know?

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.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

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