There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Monticello by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
6h 6m$91–192Drive 177.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Monticellocar 177.9 mi
3h 56m$33–47Fly to Charlottesville
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane RDU - CHO
5h 17m$92–398Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus
6h 18m$366–1,456
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Monticello is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Monticello is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Raleigh and Monticello is 257 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Monticello without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Raleigh to Monticello, including transfers.
Raleigh to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Monticello is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 5h 17m.
Raleigh to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Monticello is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Raleigh to Monticello.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Monticello, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Monticello via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- 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
- $120–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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