There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Montclair by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (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
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHO - EWR
3h 30m$78–327Drive 336.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Montclaircar 336.4 mi
6h 27m$62–89Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
6h 42m$178–298Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
10h 46m$80–146Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenuetrain
4h 3m$104–510Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 32m$186–299Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2605
11h 14m$65–108
Charlottesville to Montclair by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair is to fly which takes 3h 30m 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 New York via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
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 42m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Montclair is 313 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 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, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Montclair is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $75 - $330. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 6h 42m, you could also bus via Washington, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?
United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Montclair bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Montclair train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Montclair is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Charlottesville to Montclair.
There are 3034+ hotels available in Montclair.