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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $123 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, while a flight costs an average of $735.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $735 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $125.
A bus is $612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $735.
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
Tickets start at around $125 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-70.90. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 20m 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 Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:15 AM6h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:50 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:15 AM6h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:50 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA59657:10 AM1h19Douglas International Airport8:29 AMAlbemarle Airport$4691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 20 Crescent5:31 AM5h23Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC10:54 AMCharlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA$5231One-way0 transfers
- UA4449 · UA42663:01 PM3h43Douglas International Airport6:44 PMAlbemarle Airport$2491One-way1 transfer
- UA6279 · UA43336:00 AM3h51Douglas International Airport9:51 AMAlbemarle Airport$2491One-way1 transfer
- UA3998 · UA42657:50 PM3h54Douglas International Airport11:44 PMAlbemarle Airport$2491One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $125.
A bus is $612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $735.
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with United to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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