What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from State College to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from State College to Charlottesville?

The distance between State College and Charlottesville is 206 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 13m and costs $65 - $480.

How long does it take to get from State College to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from State College to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Charlottesville bus from?

State College to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.

Bus or fly from State College to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from State College to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $240 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the State College to Charlottesville bus arrive?

State College to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from State College to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Charlottesville is 233 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from State College to Charlottesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from State College to Charlottesville?

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Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 116+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

State College to Charlottesville - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from State College to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)SCE - CHO
4h 40m
$85–347
Drive 232.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from State College to Charlottesville232.1 mi
5h 27m
$43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
10h 13m
$69–476
Bus, train via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
10h 15m
$99–1,110
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)SCE - IAD
2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center
6h 9m
$79–356
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
10h 30m
$81–240
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
10h 41m

State College to Charlottesville by bus and train

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10h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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