VA → NC · about 233 miles
Charlottesville to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 11 direct buses and trains a week from Charlottesville to Charlotte. The fastest takes 5 hours 38 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:35 PM and the last at 8:52 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 5h 38m
- First departure
- 2:35 PM
- Last departure
- 8:52 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:35 PM | 9:20 PM | 6h 45m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlottesville George Welsh Way to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:52 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 5h 38m | Daily | Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlottesville
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlottesville to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 38 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 38 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlottesville to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 8:52 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlottesville to Charlotte?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlottesville?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station and Charlottesville George Welsh Way.