There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
2h 53m$101–497Drive 343.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Columbia Universitycar 343.9 mi
6h 34m$63–91Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
6h 17m$185–288Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
10h 5m$80–139Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHO - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
3h 15m$98–341Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 19m$184–294Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2605
11h 47m$74–119
Charlottesville to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Washington Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Columbia University is 324 miles. The road distance is 345.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 17m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 6h 17m, you could also bus via Washington, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Columbia University via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
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
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Columbia University is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Charlottesville to Columbia University.
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