There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane PVD - CHO
5h 42m$97–437Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2681
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
13h 55m$88–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
10h 42m$130–340Drive 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 5m$115–680Train, 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
6h 56m$143–1,143
Providence to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
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 519.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Providence to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Providence to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 10h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 55m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Charlottesville 5 times a week. Tickets cost $130–340 and the journey takes 10h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Providence to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, 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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