There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Pottsville by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Philadelphia
best- 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
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Pottsvillebus
10h 23m$99–256Drive 252.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Pottsvillecar 252.6 mi
5h 24m$47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Pottsvillebus
10h 33m$61–146Fly Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the bus from New York to Pottsvillebus
7h 32m$179–600Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Pottsvillebus
11h 11m$51–111Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Pottsvillebus
12h 37m$59–126Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsvillebus
8h 21m$126–460
Charlottesville to Pottsville by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Pottsville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Pottsville is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Pottsville. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Pottsville via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Transportation Center and Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Pottsville is 409 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Pottsville without a car is to train and bus via Philadelphia which takes 10h 23m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Charlottesville to Pottsville, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Pottsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Pottsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Pottsville is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Charlottesville to Pottsville.
There are 33+ hotels available in Pottsville.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Pottsville, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Pottsville via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg Transportation Center, Harrisburg Mall, and Harrisburg in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Harrisburg to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Harrisburg to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Harrisburg to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Harrisburg to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–45
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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