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How to get fromCharlottesville to Chapel Hillby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Chapel Hill by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    5h 59m
    $59–115

  2. Drive 177.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Chapel Hillcar car 177.8 mi
    3h 51m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    8h 42m
    $34–64

  4. Fly from Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CHO - RDU
    5h 8m
    $89–385

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    6h 27m
    $76–155

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    6h 13m
    $592–1,277

Charlottesville to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to N Columbia St at W Franklin St via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Greensboro Depot in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.

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