There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHO - RDU
3h 26m$88–399Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 177.7 mi
3h 45m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
6h 56m$73–152Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
8h 7m$42–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham-RDU177.7 mi
3h 45mTrain to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
4h 31m$584–1,270Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitalsbus 4
8h 50m$60–130
Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Charlottesville, Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 168 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham-RDU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Charlottesville to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlottesville and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.