There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Stanley by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
2h 8m$143–534Drive 278.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Stanleycar 278.4 mi
5h 10m$51–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
6h 45m$120–223Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
9h 8m$78–129Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi
- Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SHD - CLT
2h 53m$255–657
Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Stanley is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Stanley is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Stanley. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Bellhaven Blvd & Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd via Charlottesville and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Stanley station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Gastonia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Stanley is 271 miles. The road distance is 280 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Stanley without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Charlottesville to Stanley, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Stanley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Stanley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Stanley is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Stanley, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Gastonia Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Stanley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlottesville to Stanley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gastonia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Stanley is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Charlottesville to Stanley.
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