There are 5 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Charlottesville
best- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane PIT - CHO
5h 26m$87–415Drive 256.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsburgh to Charlottesvillecar 256.7 mi
5h 45m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
9h 35m$55–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
11h 2m$105–231Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 29m$1,089–1,745
Pittsburgh to Charlottesville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Charlottesville is 225 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 35m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pittsburgh to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pittsburgh to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Charlottesville is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Pittsburgh to Charlottesville.
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