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How to get fromPhiladelphia to University of Virginiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 16m
    $75–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus Washington
    7h 9m
    $43–89

  3. Drive 251.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to University of Virginiacar car 251.4 mi
    4h 47m
    $46–67

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane PHL - CHO
    5h 5m
    $88–453

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent / ...
    5h 29m
    $66–708

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    8h 20m
    $46–101

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LGA - CHO
    5h 10m
    $119–1,043

  8. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    5h 9m
    $95–939

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    6h 9m
    $79–493

  10. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus bus
    6h 14m
    $926–1,232

Philadelphia to University of Virginia by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to University of Virginia via Washington Union Station and Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville in around 7h 9m.

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