There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CLT - CHO
3h 6m$87–402Drive 265.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Charlottesvillecar 265.7 mi
4h 56m$49–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
6h 30m$87–182Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 35m$65–104Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane CLT - SHD
- Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi
3h 55m$197–542
North Carolina to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from North Carolina station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between North Carolina and Charlottesville is 263 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from North Carolina to Charlottesville, including transfers.
North Carolina to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
North Carolina to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 540-849-5348
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
ABC Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 540-564-1214
- Website
- abccabcova.com
Checkered Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 540-908-2838
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
North Carolina to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
North Carolina to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Charlottesville is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from North Carolina to Charlottesville.
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