There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn StationAcela
6h 30m$49–1,037Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
10h 17m$61–151Drive 336.4 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Montclair336.4 mi
6h 23m$62–89Fly, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
4h$78–328Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
- Take the bus from Union Station to Newark Penn StationWashington
12h 1m
Charlottesville to Montclair by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Broad St Across From Njt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Watchung Avenue via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Montclair is 335 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Charlottesville to Montclair, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $45 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Watchung Avenue via Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Park St At Essex Way# via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Broad St Across From Njt Station in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 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
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–460
- 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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
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/
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $30–65
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Montclair is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Charlottesville to Montclair.
There are 3204+ hotels available in Montclair.