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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 12h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 492 miles (792 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$265 Average price | $162 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration Fastest 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $265 (€214).
A bus is $212 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $374 (€302).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Train takes on average 12h 30m.
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How to get from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:15 AM16h15Charlottesville, VA3:30 AMBoston, MA$841One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 AM16h15Charlottesville, VA3:30 AMBoston, MA$841One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 AM16h15Charlottesville, VA3:30 AMBoston, MA$841One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:15 PM26h10Charlottesville, VA2:25 PMBoston, MA$1961One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $265 (€214).
A bus is $212 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $374 (€302).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Train takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlottesville, VA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albemarle Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Charlottesville Area Transit to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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