There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHO - RDU
3h 25m$103–509Drive 175 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Research Trianglecar 175 mi
3h 44m$30–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
6h 18m$163–245Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
8h 2m$44–67Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
4h 31m$154–791
Charlottesville to Research Triangle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $100 - $550.
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, Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Cary via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 18m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 6h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Research Triangle via Greensboro and Cary in around 6h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlottesville to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Research Triangle is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Charlottesville to Research Triangle.
There are 477+ hotels available in Research Triangle.