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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 prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $120 (€96).
A bus is $302 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $399 (€320).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
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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.
11:15 AM14h05Charlottesville, VA1:20 AMRaleigh, NC$1591One-way0 transfers
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11:15 AM14h05Charlottesville, VA1:20 AMRaleigh, NC$1591One-way0 transfers
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11:15 AM14h05Charlottesville, VA1:20 AMRaleigh, NC$1591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $181 (€145).
A bus is $290 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $399 (€320).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 19 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 Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Charlottesville Area Transit to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
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