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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$256 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $160 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $256 (€215).
A bus is $433 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $529 (€444).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
Tickets start at around $256 (€215) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-162.69 (€-136.44). The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 44m 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 New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:00 AM9h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.2:30 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$931One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:00 AM9h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.2:30 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$931One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA441412:52 PM1h20Newark Liberty International Airport2:12 PMAlbemarle Airport$3281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 19 Crescent2:00 PM6h47Penn Station, New York, NY8:47 PMCharlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA$2461One-way0 transfers
- 147 Northeast Regional12:50 PM6h42Penn Station, New York, NY7:32 PMCharlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA$2981One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM17h30New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station2:30 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$1071One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM18h30New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station2:30 PMCharlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA$1071One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+9:00 PM12h20New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station9:20 AMCharlottesville, Union Station, VA$1081One-way1 transfer
AA455311:45 AM1h38LaGuardia Airport1:23 PMAlbemarle Airport$3281One-way0 transfers- UA6287 · UA42662:59 PM3h45LaGuardia Airport6:44 PMAlbemarle Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
- UA6285 · UA43336:00 AM3h51LaGuardia Airport9:51 AMAlbemarle Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $160 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $256 (€215).
A bus is $433 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $529 (€444).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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