How to get to Raleigh, NC from Charlottesville, VA

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a flight costs an average of £584.

Distance: 251 km

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£584

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£90

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£67

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£27

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6h 4m

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4h 4m

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2h 0m

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8h 57m

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8h 27m

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30m

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9h 10m

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8h 40m

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3h 27m

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0.8 - 1.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is a coach with an average price of £67.

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

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £90.

A coach is £518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £584.

The fastest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Coach takes on average 9h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £584 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-556.93. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 27m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC

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

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

  • UnitedUA4342 · UA203
    6:253h09
    Albemarle Airport
    9:34Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    £3001One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA4342 · UA203
    6:253h09
    Albemarle Airport
    9:34Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    £3001One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1897+piedmont airlinesAA5806
    10:112h55
    Albemarle Airport
    13:06Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    £3361One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • UnitedUA4281 · UA3492
    10:453h22
    Albemarle Airport
    14:07Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    £3001One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA4168 · UA1975
    14:533h56
    Albemarle Airport
    18:49Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    £3001One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA4940 · UA2382
    19:594h00
    Albemarle Airport
    23:59Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    £3001One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC

Travel to Raleigh, NC 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 Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is a coach with an average price of £67.

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

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £90.

A coach is £518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £584.

The fastest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 57m.

Coach takes on average 9h 10m.

The Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC distance is approximately 251 km.
The average frequency per day from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlottesville, VA and Raleigh, NC 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 Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Albemarle Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
  • Travel with United to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Charlottesville, VA to Raleigh, NC, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Raleigh, NC, visitors can explore a variety of attractions such as the Raleigh City Market, which offers a historic marketplace with shops, dining, and events. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the JC Raulston Arboretum, featuring a diverse collection of plants and themed gardens. Families can visit the Marbles Kids Museum for interactive exhibits designed for children or head to Adventure Landing, a fun amusement park with mini-golf, go-karts, and arcade games. Music lovers might appreciate a concert at the Red Hat Amphitheater. Additionally, some of the best sights include the North Carolina Museum of Art with its extensive art collection and outdoor sculpture park, Pullen Park with playgrounds and a carousel, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, which offers educational exhibits on natural history. For outdoor activities, William B. Umstead State Park provides hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, while Historic Yates Mill County Park offers scenic trails and a restored 18th-century gristmill.
To fully experience Raleigh, NC, three to four days are ideal. This allows time to explore its vibrant arts scene, visit the museums, enjoy local dining, and discover the area's parks and historical sites.

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