There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 1mBus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
8h 31m$28–42Drive 159.3 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Old Dominion Universitycar 159.3 mi
2h 50m$30–42Fly from Charlottesville
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CHO - ORF
3h 49m$129–561Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 50m$172–282Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
4h 41m$181–873
Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Old Dominion University station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Hampton & Shell Station via Charlottesville, Richmond, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station and Olney & Norfolk General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Evmc Fort Norfolk Station via Alexandria and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Old Dominion University is 184 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Old Dominion University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Old Dominion University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 3h 49m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Old Dominion University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Old Dominion University via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, Olney & Norfolk General, and Hampton & Shell Station in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlottesville to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Old Dominion University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlottesville to Old Dominion University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Old Dominion University is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Charlottesville to Old Dominion University.
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