There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or train
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane RDU - CHO
3h 29m$82–372Drive 175.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesvillecar 175.3 mi
3h 49m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
7h 26m$50–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
7h 27m$72–160Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Charlottesville175.3 mi
3h 49mBus, train
- Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus 4
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
8h 34m$60–130
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Charlottesville is 167 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 26m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville.
There are 93+ hotels available in Charlottesville.
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