There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
2h 55m$101–457Drive 343.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Columbia Universitycar 343.8 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$110–227Bus
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
10h 54m$66–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 19m$114–234Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235
11h 9m$64–134
Charlottesville to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 55m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, Washington Union Station and 10 Av/W 30 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
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 345.8 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 $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Charlottesville to Columbia University, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Columbia University bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville 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 55m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 6h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 54m.
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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Columbia University bus services, operated by Megabus, 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.
There are 3007+ hotels available in Columbia University.