There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Charlottesville
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane BUF - CHO
4h 49m$96–468Drive 409.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo to Charlottesvillecar 409.4 mi
9h 7m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
14h 52m$237–512Bus via Youngstown
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
15h 50m$80–179Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
5h 37m$123–701Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
19h 35m$124–217Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
20h 28m$172–484
Buffalo to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo, NY and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Youngstown Bus Stop and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Charlottesville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Buffalo and Charlottesville is 353 miles. The road distance is 411.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Buffalo to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Buffalo to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.
Buffalo to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 14h 52m, you could also bus via Youngstown, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Charlottesville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Youngstown, OH station.
Buffalo to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Charlottesville is 412 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Buffalo to Charlottesville.
Book your Buffalo to Charlottesville train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Buffalo to Charlottesville bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 108+ hotels available in Charlottesville.














