There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or taxi
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- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CLT - CHO
1h 39m$85–401Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
9h 6m$47–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
7h 15m$85–185Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Charlottesville272 mi
5h 2mDrive 272 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesvillecar 272 mi
5h 2m$50–72Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane CLT - SHD
- Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi
2h 28m$195–540
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Charlottesville is 255 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 540-849-5348
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
ABC Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 540-564-1214
- Website
- abccabcova.com
Checkered Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 540-908-2838
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville.
There are 94+ hotels available in Charlottesville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Charlottesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.