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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a flight costs an average of $556.
Distance: 492 miles (792 km)
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$406 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $291 (€245) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $406 (€342).
A bus is $441 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $556 (€468).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
Tickets start at around $406 (€342) compared to roughly $139 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$266 (-€224). The journey takes 11h 21m versus 9h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:50 PM 16h40 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 2:30 PM Charlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA $159 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:50 PM 16h40 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 2:30 PM Charlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA $159 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UA721 · UA42662:40 PM 3h49 Edward L. Logan International Airport 6:29 PM Albemarle Airport $660 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 1099 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent
8:25 AM 12h22 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 8:47 PM Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA $596 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1195 Northeast Regional · 1147 Northeast Regional
6:30 AM 13h02 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 7:32 PM Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA $655 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1195 Northeast Regional · 1147 Northeast Regional
6:25 AM 13h07 South Station, Boston, MA 7:32 PM Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA $655 1 One-way 1 transfer
· · 4:45 PM 16h35 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 9:20 AM Charlottesville, Union Station, VA $245 1 One-way 2 transfers
- UA694 · UA4265
7:41 PM 3h54 Edward L. Logan International Airport 11:35 PM Albemarle Airport $414 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA3058+
AA45539:50 AM 4h17 Edward L. Logan International Airport 2:07 PM Albemarle Airport $414 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA1734 · UA4333
5:30 AM 4h30 Edward L. Logan International Airport 10:00 AM Albemarle Airport $414 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $291 (€245) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $406 (€342).
A bus is $441 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $556 (€468).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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