How to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. 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 $90, while a flight costs an average of $786.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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$90

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$121

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$786

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$37

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9h 10m

Average total duration

8h 40m

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8h 57m

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8h 27m

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6h 4m

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4h 4m

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3h 27m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $90 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:

A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $121 (€100).

A bus is $696 (€575) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $786 (€649).

The fastest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $786 (€649) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-749.05 (€-618.31). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 27m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC

How to get from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.

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

  • UnitedUA4342 · UA203
    6:25 AM3h09
    Albemarle Airport
    9:34 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA4342 · UA203
    6:25 AM3h09
    Albemarle Airport
    9:34 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1897+piedmont airlinesAA5806
    10:11 AM2h55
    Albemarle Airport
    1:06 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • UnitedUA4281 · UA3492
    10:45 AM3h22
    Albemarle Airport
    2:07 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA4168 · UA1975
    2:53 PM3h56
    Albemarle Airport
    6:49 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA4940 · UA2382
    7:59 PM4h00
    Albemarle Airport
    11:59 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC

Travel to Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $90 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:

A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $121 (€100).

A bus is $696 (€575) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $786 (€649).

The fastest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Albemarle Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
  • Travel with United to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
Omio customers who travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Raleigh, NC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Raleigh, NC, visitors can explore Raleigh City Market for shopping and dining, enjoy diverse plant collections at JC Raulston Arboretum, and engage in interactive fun at Marbles Kids Museum. Music lovers can attend concerts at Red Hat Amphitheater, while families can have fun at Adventure Landing with mini-golf and go-karts. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the North Carolina Museum of Art, and outdoor lovers can visit Pullen Park for playgrounds and pedal boats or hike through William B. Umstead State Park. For a mix of history and nature, Historic Yates Mill County Park offers scenic trails and a glimpse into the past with a restored gristmill. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences provides educational exhibits on natural history.
To explore Raleigh, NC, three days is ideal to visit key attractions such as the North Carolina Museum of Art, Pullen Park, and the State Capitol, while also enjoying the local dining scene and vibrant neighborhoods.
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