There are 4 ways to get from Bristol 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
best- Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane TRI - CHO
4h 19m$122–396Drive 250.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Charlottesvillecar 250.9 mi
4h 16m$46–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus
- Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus Swb
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
7h 37m$74–125Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 6m$58–90
Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Exit 140 -Park and Ride and Roanoke Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Bristol and Charlottesville is 272 miles. The road distance is 252.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Bristol to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Bristol to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 8h 6m.
Bristol to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Charlottesville is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Bristol to Charlottesville.
What companies run services between Bristol, TN, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Charlottesville Union Station via Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Exit 140 -Park and Ride, and Roanoke Bus Stop in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Court
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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