There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane CHO - MDT
4h 52m$70–313Drive 191.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburgcar 191.2 mi
4h 8m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- 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 Harrisburgtrain
8h 21m$108–235Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 46m$55–113Bus
- 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 14m$38–77Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to DC Union Stationbus Virginia Breeze
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 36m$42–88
Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Mechanicsburg is 198 miles. The road distance is 192.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 8h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to E Main St & Arch St WB via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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 Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.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
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to DC Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Charlottesville to Mechanicsburg.
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