There are 6 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
6h 52m$88–211Drive 324.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotch Plains to Charlottesvillecar 324.1 mi
6h 10m$60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
10h 30m$86–184Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
4h 30m$102–472Bus via Downtown Transit Station
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
11h 18m$62–130Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 48m$932–1,680
Scotch Plains to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via New York and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Charlottesville via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Charlottesville is 341 miles. The road distance is 326 miles.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Scotch Plains to Charlottesville bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd station.
Scotch Plains to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $85 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Fanwood to Charlottesville via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Charlottesville Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
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More Questions & Answers
Scotch Plains to Charlottesville bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Scotch Plains to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Charlottesville is 326 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Scotch Plains to Charlottesville.
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