There are 8 ways to get from West Chester to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
6h 48m$65–738Drive 235.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Charlottesvillecar 235.5 mi
4h 38m$43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
10h 6m$44–78Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
6h 46m$104–994Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 38m$71–189Line 104 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
8h 12m$104–637Line 104 bus, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane EWR - CHO
6h 2m$106–443Line 104 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
7h 14m$987–1,390
West Chester to Charlottesville by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between West Chester and Charlottesville is 273 miles. The road distance is 236.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Charlottesville without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 48m and costs $65 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from West Chester to Charlottesville, including transfers.
West Chester to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
West Chester to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Charlottesville is to train via Washington which takes 6h 48m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Charlottesville via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Charlottesville Union Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
West Chester to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
West Chester to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Charlottesville is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from West Chester to Charlottesville.
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