There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Summit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHO - EWR
3h 15m$78–328Drive 327.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Summitcar 327.2 mi
6h 23m$60–87Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
6h 27m$178–299Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2605
11h 14m$64–104Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
3h 49m$104–511Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 36m$184–289Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Newarkbus Ppb 3613
12h 13m$67–124
Charlottesville to Summit by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Summit is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Summit is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $75 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Summit. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Charlottesville and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Summit. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Summit via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Summit is 318 miles. The road distance is 329.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Summit without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Charlottesville to Summit, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Summit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Summit is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $75 - $330. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Summit via Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 6h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
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
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
- 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
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Summit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Charlottesville to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Summit is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Charlottesville to Summit.
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