There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Summit by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, train
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summit
3h 42m$78–329Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn StationAcela
6h 18m$49–1,038Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
10h 24m$61–149Drive 327.2 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Summit327.2 mi
6h 20m$60–87Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
- Take the bus from Union Station to Newark Penn StationWashington
12h 17m
Charlottesville to Summit by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Summit is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Summit is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m 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 Union Station, Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
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 18m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Summit is 348 miles. The road distance is 329.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Summit without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $45 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Charlottesville to Summit, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Summit is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $45 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $30–65
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Summit is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Charlottesville to Summit.
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