There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Charlottesville
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane HOU - CHO
6h 29m$193–843Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAH - CHO
6h 48m$118–464Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
31h 5m$159–356Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Baton Rouge Albertson'sbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain
34h 2m$272–1,141Drive 1,270.6 mi
- Drive from Houston to Charlottesvillecar 1,270.6 mi
21h 21m$232–335Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HOU - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
7h 55m$378–2,046Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAH - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
8h 52mFly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IAH - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
8h 5m$208–1,197Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IAH - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus
8h 46m$217–733Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
35h 9m$239–1,040
Houston to Charlottesville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $150 - $360 and takes 31h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Charlottesville via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.
The distance between Houston and Charlottesville is 1153 miles. The road distance is 1278 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Charlottesville without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $150 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Houston to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Houston to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 31h 5m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $1,100 and takes 35h 9m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charlottesville (CHO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Charlottesville Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 31h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- 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 Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Houston to Baton Rouge Albertson's
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
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
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–28
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Charlottesville is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 1:43 PM in Houston and 2:43 PM in Charlottesville.
Houston to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Charlottesville is 1278 miles. It takes approximately 21h 21m to drive from Houston to Charlottesville.
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