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How to get fromCharlottesville to Readingby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    7h 20m
    $143–233

  2. Drive  239.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Readingcar car 239.9 mi
    5h 22m
    $41–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    10h 40m
    $53–90

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CHO - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Readingbus bus
    5h 13m
    $108–354

  5. Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    10h 51m
    $53–105

Charlottesville to Reading by train, subway, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Reading via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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