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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 prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€96 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA.

There are 3 options to travel to Charlottesville, VA from Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $35 (€32) compared to other travel options to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $234 (€211) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $269 (€243).
Taking a bus costs $38 (€34) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $73 (€66).
The fastest way from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 7 min.
There are alternative travel options to Charlottesville, VA that take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 5 min.
Getting to Charlottesville, VA by train takes 5 h 23 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 233 miles (376 km) between Charlotte, NC and Charlottesville, VA.
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Charlottesville, VA from Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:
- You can travel by train between Charlotte, NC and Charlottesville, VA with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA tickets for $73 (€66) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Charlottesville, VA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Charlotte, NC and Charlottesville, VA.
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