There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Kingston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 53m$129–274Drive 418.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Kingstoncar 418.7 mi
8h 7m$77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus
12h 47m$102–256Fly, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
6h 12m$119–495Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
12h 55m$124–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
14h 52m$93–168
Charlottesville to Kingston by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Kingston is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Kingston is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Kingston. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Broadway & Pine Grove @ YMCA via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington, New York and Schwenk Dr & Frog Alley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Kingston station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Kingston is 429 miles. The road distance is 421.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Kingston without a car is to train via Washington which takes 9h 53m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Charlottesville to Kingston, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Kingston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Kingston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Kingston is to train via Washington which takes 9h 53m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Kingston, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Broadway & Kingston City Hall via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Broadway & Pine Grove @ YMCA via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Washington, New York, Kingston, and Schwenk Dr & Frog Alley in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
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
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- 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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Kingston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Kingston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Kingston is 421 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Charlottesville to Kingston.
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