How to get to Raleigh, NC from Charlottesville, VA

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.