There are 5 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
7h 59m$46–101Drive 191.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesvillecar 191.4 mi
4h 6m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- 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
8h 46m$83–782Fly
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane MDT - CHO
5h 35m$72–344Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 52m$37–60
Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from E Main St & Arch St EB and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsburg 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 8h 46m.
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Charlottesville is 238 miles. The road distance is 192.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 59m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $80 - $800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $350 and takes 5h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Charlottesville via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Mechanicsburg to Charlottesville.
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