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How to get fromCharlottesville to Durhamby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to GreensborotrainCrescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak StationtrainPiedmont / ...
    5h 34m
    $64–138

  2. Drive 167.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Durhamcar167.4 mi
    3h 30m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationbusCharlottesville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to DurhambusFlixBus N2471
    7h 10m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeCHO - RDU
    5h 14m
    $83–382

  5. Bus via Fredericksburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Fredericksburg Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to DurhambusGreyhound US0670
    9h 10m
    $57–104

Charlottesville to Durham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Durham Amtrak Station via Greensboro in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Durham via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, and Richmond in around 7h 10m.

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