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Compare train and bus for Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 AM4h45Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)9:20 AMCharlottesville, Union Station, VA$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:35 AM4h45Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)9:20 AMCharlottesville, Union Station, VA$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA1216+
AA599510:38 AM3h30Baltimore/Washington International Airport2:08 PMAlbemarle Airport$7851One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus9:05 AM5h25Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)2:30 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$331One-way0 transfers
AA3121+
AA59657:09 PM13h21Baltimore/Washington International Airport8:30 AMAlbemarle Airport$5901One-way1 transfer
AA2670+
AA59527:39 AM7h29Baltimore/Washington International Airport3:08 PMAlbemarle Airport$7501One-way1 transfer
AA1531+
AA58762:54 PM8h06Baltimore/Washington International Airport11:00 PMAlbemarle Airport$7501One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA
Travel to Charlottesville, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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