There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Metuchen by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
3h 37m$78–330Train
cheapest- Take the train from Charlottesville to TrentonCrescent / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to MetuchenNec
8h 31m$38–347Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
6h 30m$45–1,026Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New BrunswickFlixBus 2609 / ...
9h 15m$56–126Drive 312.7 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Metuchen312.7 mi
5h 54m$58–83
Charlottesville to Metuchen by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Metuchen is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Metuchen is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Metuchen via Washington Union Station and Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Metuchen is 352 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Metuchen without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Charlottesville to Metuchen, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Metuchen is to train via Washington which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 15m.
Charlottesville to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Metuchen is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Charlottesville to Metuchen.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Metuchen via Washington Union Station, Metropark Amtrak Station, and Metropark in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Metuchen via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
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 Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $27–290
- Business Class
- $85–340
Train from Charlottesville to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–330
- Business Class
- $100–390
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 Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- 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 Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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