What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Charlottesville is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via New York Midtown and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Albany to Charlottesville?

The distance between Albany and Charlottesville is 479 miles. The road distance is 477.2 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $150 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Albany to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Charlottesville bus from?

Albany to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Charlottesville train from?

Albany to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Albany to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Albany to Charlottesville is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Albany to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Albany to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Albany to Charlottesville train arrive?

Albany to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Charlottesville is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Albany to Charlottesville.

How do I get a train ticket from Albany to Charlottesville?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Albany to Charlottesville?

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Albany to Charlottesville - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
9h 6m
$150–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
12h 20m
$85–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
11h 16m
$121–326
Drive 474.5 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Charlottesvillecar 474.5 mi
8h 53m
$87–126
Fly Albany County Airport to Charlottesville
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ALB - CHO
6h 4m
$114–534
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
6h 2m
$133–626
Fly Albany County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 31m
$146–776

Albany to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 475.9 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours.

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