How to get to Charlottesville, VA from Charlotte, NC

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Compare train, coach and flight for Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a flight costs an average of £528.

Distance: 376 km

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Compare ways to travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA

Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is a coach with an average price of £78.

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £82.

A coach is £450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £528.

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is by train with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 54m.

Coach takes on average 11h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlotte, NC 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 £82 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£42. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 20m 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 Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA

How to get to Charlottesville, VA from Charlotte, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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

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FAQs: Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Charlottesville, VA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is a coach with an average price of £78.

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £82.

A coach is £450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £528.

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is by train with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 54m.

Coach takes on average 11h 47m.

The Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA distance is approximately 376 km.
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
  • Travel with United, piedmont airlines, American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines, psa airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Charlottesville, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Richmond, VA, Boston, MA. 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 Charlotte, NC 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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