There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Edison by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHO - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Edison Stationtrain
2h 34m$96–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
8h 50m$52–81Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
6h 23m$110–807Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain Nec
8h 9m$116–208Drive 310.3 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Edisoncar 310.3 mi
5h 52m$57–82Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
3h 49m$104–513Train
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Trentontrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain Nec
8h 28m$154–258
Charlottesville to Edison by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Edison is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Edison is to fly and train which takes 2h 34m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Edison. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at New Brunswick via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Edison station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Edison Station via Washington Union Station and Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Edison is 319 miles. The road distance is 312.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Edison without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 23m and costs $110 - $850.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Charlottesville to Edison, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Edison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Edison is to train via Washington which takes 6h 23m and costs $110 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Edison Station via Washington Union Station, Metropark Amtrak Station, and Metropark in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to New Brunswick via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–22
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Edison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Edison is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Charlottesville to Edison.
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