There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), train, 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
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)CHO - BUF
4h 56m$187–1,019Drive 408.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Buffalo408.7 mi
9h 5m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo
15h 27m$121–1,227Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
17h 43m$109–251Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Akron Bus Station
- Take the bus from Akron, OH to Buffalo, NY
19h 25m$96–246Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
21h 5m$111–771
Charlottesville to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Buffalo is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Buffalo via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Buffalo via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Buffalo is 353 miles. The road distance is 411.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Buffalo without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs $120 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Charlottesville to Buffalo, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Buffalo is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $1,300 and takes 15h 27m, you could also bus via Newark, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 17h 43m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Buffalo via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 15h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Charlottesville to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Charlottesville to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Akron Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Akron, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Buffalo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Buffalo is 411 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Charlottesville to Buffalo.
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