There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
4h 34m$80–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 20m$41–81Drive 249.5 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Philadelphiacar 249.5 mi
4h 52m$46–66Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
6h$94–509Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
6h 32m$77–423Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane IAD - PIT
7h 11m$109–1,130
Charlottesville to Pennsylvania by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Pennsylvania station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Washington Union Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Pennsylvania is 247 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Pennsylvania, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to 15th St/City Hall via Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Pennsylvania is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Charlottesville to Pennsylvania.
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