There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
6h 15m$67–144Drive 178.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Raleighcar 178.5 mi
3h 55m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Charlottesville / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 4mFly
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHO - RDU
5h 15m$83–392
Charlottesville to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Raleigh is 253 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville Amtrak Station.
Charlottesville to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $400 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Raleigh Union Station via Greensboro in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to GoRaleigh Station via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Charlottesville to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Raleigh is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Charlottesville to Raleigh.
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