There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Line 8 bus, fly to Charlottesville
best- Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Transit Center- Bay Abus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CLT - CHO
3h 48m$85–395Bus
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 1m$41–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
7h 15m$75–165Drive 266.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesvillecar 266.7 mi
4h 54m$49–71Fly 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
4h 38m$195–535
Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville is to line 8 bus and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte, NC 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, NC and Charlottesville is 267 miles. The road distance is 268.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville Union Station via Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Transit Center- Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- 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, NC to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville.
There are 105+ hotels available in Charlottesville.