There are 5 ways to get from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
6h 5mDrive 159.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Old Dominion University to Charlottesvillecar 159.6 mi
2h 50m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
8hFly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORF - CHO
3h 59m$101–381Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
8h 32m$169–284
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Hampton & 49Th and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Olney & Norfolk General, Norfolk and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Old Dominion University station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Evmc Fort Norfolk Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Norfolk and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Old Dominion University and Charlottesville is 184 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.
The best way to get from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Old Dominion University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Old Dominion University to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $390 and takes 3h 59m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Old Dominion University, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Hampton & 49Th, Olney & Norfolk General, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 8h. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Old Dominion University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Old Dominion University to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Dominion University to Charlottesville is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Old Dominion University to Charlottesville.
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