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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 prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$208 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $208 (€170).
A bus is $209 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
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.
· · 11:10 PM10h20Newark, Penn Station9:30 AMCharlottesville, Union Station, VA$1211One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
· · 11:10 PM10h20Newark, Penn Station9:30 AMCharlottesville, Union Station, VA$1211One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA43811:00 PM1h30LaGuardia Airport2:30 PMAlbemarle Airport$3191One-way0 transfers
Other options
171 Northeast Regional1:02 PM6h32Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ7:34 PMCharlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA$1931One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional12:57 PM6h37Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:34 PMCharlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA$1931One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent1:02 PM7h45Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ8:47 PMCharlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA$2551One-way1 transfer
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AA57905:00 PM5h13LaGuardia Airport10:13 PMAlbemarle Airport$3291One-way1 transfer
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AA59316:09 PM5h45LaGuardia Airport11:54 PMAlbemarle Airport$3291One-way1 transfer
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AA57903:30 PM6h43John F. Kennedy International Airport10:13 PMAlbemarle Airport$3291One-way1 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 $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $208 (€170).
A bus is $209 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 41 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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