There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane EWR - CHO
1h 36m$84–389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
10h 23m$54–103Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
6h 31m$173–301Bus via New Brunswick
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
10h$55–100Drive 326.7 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Charlottesvillecar 326.7 mi
6h 3m$60–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
7h 48m$164–275
Elizabeth to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Charlottesville is to bus via New Brunswick which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Washington Union Station and W Main St at The Flats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Charlottesville via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Charlottesville is 299 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Charlottesville without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Elizabeth to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Elizabeth to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus via New Brunswick, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elizabeth to Charlottesville via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Charlottesville is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Elizabeth to Charlottesville.
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