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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Albany is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Albany via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Albany?

The distance between Charlottesville and Albany is 423 miles. The road distance is 475 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Albany without a car is to train via Washington which takes 9h 12m and costs $150 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Charlottesville to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Albany bus from?

Charlottesville to Albany bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Albany train from?

Charlottesville to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlottesville to Albany?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 9h 12m, you could also bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Albany bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Albany bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Albany train arrive?

Charlottesville to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Albany is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Charlottesville to Albany.

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

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

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Fly from Charlottesville
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane CHO - ALB
4h 46m
$117–533
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
13h 13m
$85–156
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 12m
$151–319
Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
13h 2m
$112–301
Drive 472.3 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Albanycar 472.3 mi
8h 55m
$87–125
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
5h 44m
$159–875
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
12h 14m
$146–326

Charlottesville to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 420.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 9h 12m.

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