There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Burlington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Charlottesville to Burlington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Burlington is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Burlington is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Burlington. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Greensboro Bus Stop via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Burlington station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Burlington Amtrak Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Burlington is 194 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Burlington without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Charlottesville to Burlington, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Burlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Burlington is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Burlington, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Greensboro once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlottesville to Greensboro Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Burlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Charlottesville to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Burlington is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Charlottesville to Burlington.
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