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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Leading contemporary art museum with global exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and Biscayne Bay views in downtown Miami.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €157 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €157, while a flight costs an average of €530.
Distance: 852 miles (1372 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€157 Average price Cheapest | €530 Average price | €167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 6m Average total duration 30h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Miami, FL:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Miami, FL costing on average €181.
A bus is €373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Miami, FL costing on average €530.
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 36m.
Train takes on average 30h 55m.
Tickets start at around €181 compared to roughly €167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-14.37. The journey takes 30h 55m versus 14h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Charlottesville, VA to Miami, FL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 30h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €152 but you can travel from only €88 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 11:05. The fastest train covers the 852 miles (1372 km) distance in 30h 55m.
Distance 852 miles (1372 km) |
Average train duration 30h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €152 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 30h 55m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 11:05 AM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants unless service is included. Tip taxis about 10-15%. Round up or leave $1-2 at cafes for counter or bar service.
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Most Charlottesville, VA to Miami, FL trains use the Charlottesville Amtrak to Miami Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Charlottesville, VA and Miami, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charlottesville Amtrak is 1 km from Charlottesville city centre. Public transport options include:
Charlottesville Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Local, Maya Restaurant, Public Fish & Oyster
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Charlottesville Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charlottesville Amtrak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charlottesville Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charlottesville Amtrak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charlottesville Amtrak: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Graduate Charlottesville, Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown, Omni Charlottesville Hotel.
Miami Station is 10 km from Miami city centre. Public transport options include:
Miami Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Knife Restaurant, La Estacion American Brasserie
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Miami Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Miami Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Miami Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Miami Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Miami Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Hilton Miami Downtown, Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown.
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