There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Montreal by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 4h 26m
Cheapest option
Train • 18h 11m
3 alternative options
Bus • 19h 10m
Bus via New York • 19h 12m
Drive • 12h 36m
Charlottesville to Montreal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Montreal is to bus which costs $55 - $220 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Montreal via Charlottesville, VA, Washington Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Montreal station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Montreal Central Station via Washington Union Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Montreal is 934 km. The road distance is 1122.7 km.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Montreal without a car is to train which takes 18h 11m and costs $30 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Charlottesville to Montreal, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Montreal bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Charlottesville, VA station.
Charlottesville to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $900 and takes 18h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $220 and takes 19h 10m.
- Distance: 934.3 km
- Duration: 4h 26m
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
United Airlines, Delta and two other airlines fly from Charlottesville to Montreal every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Montreal via Washington Union Station and New York Penn Station in around 18h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Montreal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,500
Flights from Charlottesville to Montreal via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Montreal via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,800
Flights from Charlottesville to Montreal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Montreal via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $8 - $150
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $290
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $270
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $150
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $300
- Business Class Seat
- $150 - $360
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $140
- Business Seat - short notice
- $50 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $20 - $120
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $13 - $55
- Child Coach - short notice
- $30 - $50
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $28 - $90
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $30 - $95
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $40 - $80
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $55 - $190
- Business Seat - short notice
- $65 - $170
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $35 - $150
Train from New York Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $80
- Child Coach - short notice
- $45 - $70
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $40 - $130
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55 - $130
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $80 - $250
- Business Seat - short notice
- $90 - $250
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $60 - $200
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70 - $700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $250
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $440
- Business Seat - Adult
- $70 - $490
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $230 - $700
- First Class - Adult
- $240 - $700
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Charlottesville, VA to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $55
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28 - $100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28 - $100
Bus from New York Midtown to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40 - $140
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Washington, DC to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $100
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $7 - $100
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $220
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $95 - $140
- Saver
- $130 - $220
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Charlottesville to Montreal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Charlottesville to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Montreal is 1123 km. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Charlottesville to Montreal.
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