There are 8 ways to get from Providence to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane PVD - CHO
6h 2m$73–317Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
10h 42m$70–450Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
14h$76–159Drive 516.2 mi
- Drive from Providence to Charlottesvillecar 516.2 mi
9h 45m$95–137Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 14m$113–900Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
7h 8m$108–1,042Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus
6h 59m$72–346Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2681
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
14h 1m
Providence to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Charlottesville is to bus via New York which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Washington Union Station and West Main Street at 8th Street NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Providence and Charlottesville is 467 miles. The road distance is 519.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $70 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Providence to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Providence to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Providence to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $450 and takes 10h 42m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to Charlottesville 5 times a week. Tickets cost $70–450 and the journey takes 10h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $70–450
- Business Class
- $170–550
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
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–65
- 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 Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.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
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Providence to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Charlottesville is 519 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Providence to Charlottesville.
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