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How to get fromPaterson to Charlottesvilleby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Paterson to Charlottesville by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane EWR - CHO
    3h 34m
    $103–417

  2. Drive  345.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Charlottesvillecar car 345.4 mi
    6h 29m
    $63–91

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent / ...
    7h 2m
    $89–236

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    10h 36m
    $83–157

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LGA - CHO
    4h 49m
    $108–508

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 30m
    $951–1,810

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 29m
    $114–610

  8. Bus via Downtown Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    11h 45m
    $69–128

Paterson to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Charlottesville via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Charlottesville Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 36m.

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