There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)CHO - RDU
3h 32m$83–389Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Research Triangle175.1 mi
3h 45m$32–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to GreensboroCrescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak StationPiedmont / ...
6h 32m$73–125Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationRichmond / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
8h 36mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to GreensboroCrescent
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitals4
8h 30m$64–117
Charlottesville to Research Triangle by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Blount St at GoRaleigh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Research Triangle is 168 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 36m.
Charlottesville to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Research Triangle is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Charlottesville to Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 6h 32m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
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
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- 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
- 3 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 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
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