There are 5 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane SCE - CHO
5h 8m$71–355Drive 233 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesvillecar 233 mi
5h 32m$43–62Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- 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
10h 26m$160–858Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
10h 29m$98–151Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
11h 22m$58–90
Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via State College Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Pennsylvania State University and Charlottesville is 207 miles. The road distance is 234.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train via Philadelphia which takes 10h 26m and costs $160 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 22m.
Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville is 234 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pennsylvania State University to Charlottesville Union Station via Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center, Walker Building, State College Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- 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 State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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