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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $677.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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$120 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $677 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $120 (€102).
A bus is $596 (€505) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $677 (€574).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€102) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$83 (-€70). The journey takes 8h 27m versus 3h 27m 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 Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
+FlixBus7:15 AM 14h05 Charlottesville, Union Station, VA 9:20 PM Raleigh, Bus Station $87 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:15 AM 14h05 Charlottesville, Union Station, VA 9:20 PM Raleigh, Bus Station $87 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:15 AM 14h05 Charlottesville, Union Station, VA 9:20 PM Raleigh, Bus Station $87 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $120 (€102).
A bus is $596 (€505) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $677 (€574).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlottesville, VA and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albemarle Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with United, piedmont airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
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