There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to GreensboroPiedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to CharlottesvilleCrescent
5h 26m$101–143Drive 166.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Charlottesville166.9 mi
3h 32m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to RichmondFlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak StationRichmond / ...
6h 10mFly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)RDU - CHO
5h 23m$80–383Bus, train
- Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus StopGreyhound US0670
- Take the train from Greensboro to CharlottesvilleCrescent
6h 3m$105–152Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)CLT - CHO
6h 18m$108–359
Durham to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Durham and Charlottesville is 227 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Durham to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Durham to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Charlottesville is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $390 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via Greensboro in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Durham to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Charlottesville is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Durham to Charlottesville.
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