There are 8 ways to get from Metuchen to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
7h 7m$98–209Bus
cheapest- 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
9h 32m$50–95Drive 315.4 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Charlottesvillecar 315.4 mi
5h 53m$58–84Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
4h 42m$101–462Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
7h 48m$89–207Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 8m$953–1,801Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
7h 9m$100–413Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
7h 6m$495–1,604
Metuchen to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Charlottesville is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Charlottesville via New Brunswick Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Metuchen and Charlottesville is 311 miles. The road distance is 317.3 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Metuchen to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Metuchen to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Metuchen to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Charlottesville is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesville once a week. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Charlottesville Union Station via George St At Albany St, New Brunswick, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Metuchen to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Charlottesville is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Metuchen to Charlottesville.
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