There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Wake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
8h$70–154Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Wake Forestcar 165.4 mi
3h 35m$31–44Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
8h 17m$37–68Fly
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHO - RDU
6h 42m$94–415Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Charlottesville / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
8h 40m$49–86
Charlottesville to Wake Forest by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Wake Forest is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Wake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Charlottesville, Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Wake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Charlottesville and Wake Forest is 271 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Wake Forest without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Charlottesville to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Wake Forest is to train which takes 8h and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $420 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Greensboro, Raleigh Union Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform B in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and Triangle Town Center P&R in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Charlottesville to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlottesville to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Wake Forest is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Charlottesville to Wake Forest.
There are 40+ hotels available in Wake Forest.