There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to University of Virginia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, 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
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)RDU - CHO
3h 35m$80–364Drive 175.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to University of Virginia175.7 mi
3h 50m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to GreensboroPiedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to CharlottesvilleCrescent
6h 19m$102–160Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to RichmondGreyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak StationRichmond / ...
7h 37mBus, train
- Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depot4
- Take the train from Greensboro to CharlottesvilleCrescent
8h 31m$63–115
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to University of Virginia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to University of Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to University of Virginia station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Wilmington St at Morgan St, Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Research Triangle and University of Virginia is 167 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Research Triangle to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Research Triangle to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to University of Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m.
Research Triangle to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to University of Virginia is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Research Triangle to University of Virginia.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to University of Virginia via Cary, Greensboro, and Charlottesville in around 6h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $30–55
- 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
- Once daily
- 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
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
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