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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. 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 $92, while a flight costs an average of $591.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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$307 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $591 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $216 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $307.
A bus is $499 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $591.
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
Tickets start at around $307 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$217. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 5h 34m 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 Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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1:50 AM 8h30 Newark, Penn Station 9:20 AM Charlottesville, Union Station, VA $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
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1:50 AM 8h30 Newark, Penn Station 9:20 AM Charlottesville, Union Station, VA $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AA455312:40 PM 1h30 LaGuardia Airport 2:10 PM Albemarle Airport $324 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus5:00 AM 9h30 Newark, Penn Station 2:30 PM Charlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA $86 1 One-way 1 transfer - +FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 PM 15h20 Newark, Penn Station 2:30 PM Charlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA $102 1 One-way 2 transfers - +FlixBus+
11:10 PM 10h10 Newark, Penn Station 9:20 AM Charlottesville, Union Station, VA $103 1 One-way 2 transfers
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AA58526:00 AM 4h32 Newark Liberty International Airport 10:32 AM Albemarle Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer- AA1575+AA5852
5:00 AM 5h32 Newark Liberty International Airport 10:32 AM Albemarle Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA2019+AA5978
9:30 AM 5h45 Newark Liberty International Airport 3:15 PM Albemarle Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $216 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $307.
A bus is $499 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $591.
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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