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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. 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 $66, while a flight costs an average of $680.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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$156 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $680 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $91 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $156 (€131).
A bus is $615 (€516) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $680 (€571).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $156 (€131) compared to roughly $60 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$96 (-€80). The journey takes 5h 16m versus 4h 33m 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.
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How to get from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:15 PM 7h50 Charlottesville, VA 8:05 PM Philadelphia, PA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:15 PM 7h50 Charlottesville, VA 8:05 PM Philadelphia, PA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:15 PM 7h50 Charlottesville, VA 8:05 PM Philadelphia, PA $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 AM 13h20 Charlottesville, VA 12:35 AM Philadelphia, PA $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $91 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $156 (€131).
A bus is $615 (€516) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $680 (€571).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Albemarle Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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