There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)CHO - PIT
4h 39m$78–359Drive 256.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh256.6 mi
5h 44m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
10h 25m$64–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
11h 10m$71–587Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
10h 37m
Charlottesville to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Pittsburgh is 225 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 10h 25m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $600 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
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
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Pittsburgh is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh.
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