There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Spring Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHO - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
4h 42m$103–358Drive 314.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Spring Lakecar 314.3 mi
6h 6m$58–83Train
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
8h 25m$178–319Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Avebus
11h 56m$112–186Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
5h 49m$107–531Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Avebus 317
10h 50m$144–250Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
12h 56m$67–130
Charlottesville to Spring Lake by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Spring Lake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Spring Lake is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Spring Lake. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Ave via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Spring Lake. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Spring Lake via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Spring Lake is 350 miles. The road distance is 316.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Spring Lake without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Charlottesville to Spring Lake, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Spring Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Spring Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Spring Lake is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Spring Lake, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Spring Lake via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Ave via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Washington, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Spring Lake - 3rd Ave At Morris Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Spring Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Spring Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Spring Lake is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Charlottesville to Spring Lake.
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