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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Portsmouth by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 46m
    $52–105

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 22m
    $30–47

  3. Drive 160.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Portsmouthcar car 160.4 mi
    2h 56m
    $30–43

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    3h 42m
    $108–399

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 35m
    $97–207

Charlottesville to Portsmouth by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Harbor Park Station via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours.

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