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How to get fromUniversity Park to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from University Park to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SCE - CHO
    4h 49m
    $72–334

  2. Drive 232.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University Park to Charlottesvillecar car 232.8 mi
    5h 32m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 5m
    $108–820

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 52m
    $68–138

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    11h 30m
    $49–95

University Park to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between University Park, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center to Charlottesville Union Station via Walker Building, State College Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 11h 30m.

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