There are 4 ways to get from State College to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane SCE - CHO
4h 48m$76–355Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Charlottesvillecar 232.4 mi
5h 23m$39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
8h 37m$94–151Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
9h 25m$58–89
State College to Charlottesville by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between State College and Charlottesville is 206 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 37m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from State College to Charlottesville, including transfers.
State College to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 25m.
State College to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Charlottesville is 234 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from State College to Charlottesville.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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