There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Johnstown by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane CHO - JST
3h 45m$87–347Drive 213.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Johnstowncar 213.8 mi
4h 43m$39–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 22m$84–1,036Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
13h 25m$83–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 17m$80–451Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
13h 47m
Charlottesville to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Johnstown is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Johnstown is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $85 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Johnstown is 168 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Johnstown without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $80 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Charlottesville to Johnstown, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Johnstown is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $85 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $1,100 and takes 11h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
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
- $17–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- 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 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charlottesville to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Johnstown is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Charlottesville to Johnstown.
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