There are 5 ways to get from Rutgers University to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
6h 4m$160–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 16m$54–81Drive 311.6 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University to Charlottesvillecar 311.6 mi
5h 47m$56–80Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane EWR - CHO
3h 46m$104–411Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
5h 14m$106–505
Rutgers University to Charlottesville by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Charlottesville is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick Amtrak Station station and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Charlottesville is 306 miles. The road distance is 313.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $160 - $260.
The train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesville takes 5h 58m including transfers and departs once a week.
Rutgers University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Charlottesville is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesville once a week. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Charlottesville Union Station via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–22
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rutgers University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Rutgers University to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Charlottesville is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Rutgers University to Charlottesville.
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