There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, 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
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)LGA - CHO
3h 33m$83–367Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
6h 59m$45–390Bus via Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union StationNew York
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvilleWashington
9h 5mDrive 341.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia341.4 mi
6h 26m$63–90Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
7h 39m$46–948Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union StationGreyhound US0600
9h 56m$52–109
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and University of Virginia is 327 miles. The road distance is 343.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $45 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $390 and takes 6h 59m, you could also bus via Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound, which costs and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $45–360 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–360
- Business Class
- $120–420
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station.
Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to University of Virginia.
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