There are 5 ways to get from Suffolk to Charlottesville by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
4h 59m$117–181Drive 151.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Charlottesvillecar 151.1 mi
2h 59m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
5h 26m$107–146Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORF - CHO
4h 6m$146–430Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
7h 26m$155–281
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Suffolk and Charlottesville is 199 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Charlottesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Suffolk to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Suffolk to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Suffolk to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Charlottesville is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Suffolk, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Charlottesville via Norfolk and Alexandria in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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More Questions & Answers
Suffolk to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Suffolk to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Charlottesville is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Suffolk to Charlottesville.
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