How to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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Travel Information between Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA

distanceDistance221 miles (357 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $300
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 8 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $300 (€271) • 3 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 221 miles (357 km) to Philadelphia, PA from Charlottesville, VA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

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from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
10:59AM5h43
Charlottesville, VA
04:42PMPhiladelphia, PA
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
10:59AM5h43
Charlottesville, VA
04:42PMPhiladelphia, PA
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
10:59AM4h32
Charlottesville, VA
03:31PMPhiladelphia, PA
$5391One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Amtrak Northeast Regional
08:55AM5h00
Charlottesville, VA
01:55PMPhiladelphia, PA
$2361One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
07:01PM5h05
Charlottesville, VA
12:06AMPhiladelphia, PA
$2361One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
08:55AM5h00
Charlottesville, VA
01:55PMPhiladelphia, PA
$4701One-way
1 transfer

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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Charlottesville and Philadelphia, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA

      FAQs: Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options between Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA. You can take a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Philadelphia, PA from Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€29).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

      Taking a bus costs $268 (€242) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $300 (€271) for the same trip.

      Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $37 (€33).

      The quickest way to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 8 h 30 min on average.

      Getting to Philadelphia, PA by train takes 5 h on average.

      Philadelphia, PA is approximately 221 miles (357 km) away from Charlottesville, VA.

      The average frequency per day from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA is:

      • Around 2 buses per day.
      • 1 flight per day.
      • 4 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA 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 when traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

        The following travel companies offer services from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

        • Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Philadelphia, PA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA for $32 (€29) on Omio.
        • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Philadelphia, PA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:

        • You can check for a direct train to Philadelphia, PA with Amtrak with 3 direct trains per day.

        Direct services to Philadelphia, PA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Charlottesville, VA to Philadelphia, PA often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Charlottesville, VA and Philadelphia, PA itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and any of these top destinations today!

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