There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
7h 16m$91–791Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 30m$35–67Drive 198.4 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg to Charlottesvillecar 198.4 mi
4h 16m$37–53Fly
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane MDT - CHO
4h 49m$66–322Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
7h 58m$47–113
Harrisburg to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Harrisburg and Charlottesville is 350 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Harrisburg to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Harrisburg to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Charlottesville is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $330 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Harrisburg to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg to Charlottesville is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Harrisburg to Charlottesville.
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