What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Paterson is to bus which costs $50 - $130 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Paterson is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $85 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Main St At Market St via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Paterson via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Paterson?

The distance between Charlottesville and Paterson is 342 miles. The road distance is 344.6 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $95 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Paterson?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Charlottesville to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Paterson bus from?

Charlottesville to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Paterson train from?

Charlottesville to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Paterson?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Paterson is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Paterson bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Paterson train arrive?

Charlottesville to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Paterson is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Charlottesville to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2382+ hotels available in Paterson.

Charlottesville to Paterson - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Paterson by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
3h 45m
$85–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
10h 28m
$52–125
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
6h 31m
$96–219
Drive 342.6 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Patersoncar 342.6 mi
6h 31m
$63–91
Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington
12h 21m
$70–180

Charlottesville to Paterson by train (Amtrak)

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 340.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Paterson via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Main St At Market St via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 10h 28m.

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