How to get to Charlottesville, VA from Boston, MA

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Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £427.

Distance: 792 km

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Driving

£331

Average Price

£103

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Cheapest

£427

Average Price

£104

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 48m

Average total duration

11h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 39m

Average total duration

13h 9m

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30m

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6h 32m

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Fastest

4h 32m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 16m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

2.4 - 4.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is a coach with an average price of £103.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA:

A coach is £229 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £331.

A coach is £324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £427.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 48m.

Coach takes on average 13h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Boston, MA and Charlottesville, VA including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £331 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£227. The journey takes 11h 18m versus 9h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA

How to get to Charlottesville, VA from Boston, MA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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bus

The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:5016h40
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    14:30Charlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA
    £1411One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:5016h40
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    14:30Charlottesville, Alderman Road / Floyd Drive (Northbound), VA
    £1411One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA3058+Republic AirlinesAA4553
    9:504h17
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    14:07Albemarle Airport
    £3091One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Greyhound · ·
    16:4516h35
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    9:20Charlottesville, Union Station, VA
    £1901One-way
    2 changes
  • UnitedUA2136 · UA4265
    19:134h31
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    23:44Albemarle Airport
    £3091One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA1475 · UA5610
    15:135h46
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    20:59Albemarle Airport
    £3091One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA2715+piedmont airlinesAA5966
    7:005h48
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    12:48Albemarle Airport
    £3091One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA

Travel to Charlottesville, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Charlottesville, VA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is a coach with an average price of £103.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA:

A coach is £229 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £331.

A coach is £324 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £427.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 48m.

Coach takes on average 13h 39m.

The Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA distance is approximately 792 km.
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charlottesville, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Boston, MA to Charlottesville, VA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Charlottesville, VA, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Explore the IX Art Park, an interactive space filled with murals and sculptures, or take the family to the Virginia Discovery Museum for hands-on exhibits. Wine enthusiasts might indulge in a tour of the local vineyards. Culture buffs can attend a performance at the historic Paramount Theater. For those who appreciate natural beauty, a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway offers breathtaking views. Key sights include Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, and the University of Virginia, known for its Jeffersonian architecture. The Downtown Mall offers a lively pedestrian area with shops and entertainment, while Shenandoah National Park provides scenic drives and hiking opportunities. Don't miss Carter Mountain Orchard for apple picking and stunning countryside views.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to enjoy Charlottesville, VA, allowing time to explore attractions like Monticello, the University of Virginia, and the local vineyards.

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