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How to get fromCharlottesville to Madisonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Madison by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CHO - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Madisontrain train
    3h 39m
    $78–330

  2. Drive  330.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Madisoncar car 330.5 mi
    6h 29m
    $59–85

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 51m
    $178–301

  4. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Madison, NJbus bus Nyc
    10h 44m
    $113–181

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Madisontrain train
    4h 6m
    $104–512

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 42m
    $186–301

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    11h 20m
    $71–116

Charlottesville to Madison by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Madison, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Madison via Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Madison, NJ via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Washington, New York, and Dallas BBQ Times Square in around 10h 44m.

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