There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
5h 58m$86–148Drive 178 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Charlottesvillecar 178 mi
3h 57m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
6h 42mFly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane RDU - CHO
5h 26m$80–382Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
5h 58m$110–925Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus
6h 42m$184–531Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CLT - CHO
6h 54m$105–369
Raleigh to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Raleigh and Charlottesville is 253 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Raleigh to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Raleigh to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Charlottesville is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $390 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlottesville via Greensboro in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 6h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Raleigh to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Charlottesville is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Raleigh to Charlottesville.
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