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Compare train and bus for Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA
How to get from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4050 AMTRAK · 125 Northeast RegionalCheapest
4050 AMTRAK · 125 Northeast RegionalFastest
4050 AMTRAK · 125 Northeast RegionalOther options
20 Crescent · 95 Northeast Regional+
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FAQs: Travel from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA
Travel to Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlottesville, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
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