There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
5h 34m$68–728Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 25m$40–74Drive 251.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Charlottesvillecar 251.4 mi
4h 47m$46–67Fly Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
5h 37m$426–1,425Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 26m$84–164Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
6h 41m$94–493Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 46m$87–459
Pennsylvania to Charlottesville by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Charlottesville is 249 miles. The road distance is 252.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville without a car is to train via Washington which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville is to train via Washington which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Charlottesville via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pennsylvania to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Charlottesville is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Pennsylvania to Charlottesville.
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