There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 58m$103–224Drive 215.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Elizabethtowncar 215.2 mi
4h 35m$40–57Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 25m$41–86Fly
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane CHO - MDT
5h 13m$74–333Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
11h 1m$53–98
Charlottesville to Elizabethtown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Elizabethtown station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Charlottesville Union Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Elizabethtown is 331 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Elizabethtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elizabethtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Elizabethtown, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
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 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
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
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Elizabethtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charlottesville to Elizabethtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Elizabethtown is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Charlottesville to Elizabethtown.
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