There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Bay Head by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
8h 47m$178–310Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arnold Ave At Front Stbus 317
12h 25m$53–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arnold Ave At Front Stbus 317
10h 45m$105–210Drive 310.7 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Bay Headcar 310.7 mi
6h 7m$57–82Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHO - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
5h 25m$103–359Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arnold Ave At Front Stbus 317
10h 34m$143–250Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 10m$107–532
Charlottesville to Bay Head by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Bay Head is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Bay Head is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Arnold Ave At Front St via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Ppa Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Bay Head via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Bay Head is 384 miles. The road distance is 312.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bay Head without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Charlottesville to Bay Head, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Bay Head bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Bay Head train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bay Head is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Bay Head, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Bay Head via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Arnold Ave At Front St via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Ppa Bus Terminal in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–34
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arnold Ave At Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arnold Ave At Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arnold Ave At Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Bay Head bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Bay Head train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Bay Head is 313 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Charlottesville to Bay Head.
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