What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Amherst is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Amherst is to fly and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Amherst Center via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Northampton via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Amherst?

The distance between Charlottesville and Amherst is 460 miles. The road distance is 495.9 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $260 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Amherst?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Charlottesville to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Amherst bus from?

Charlottesville to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Amherst train from?

Charlottesville to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Amherst?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Amherst is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $260 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Amherst bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Amherst train arrive?

Charlottesville to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Amherst is 496 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Charlottesville to Amherst.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Amherst?

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Where can I stay near Amherst?

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Charlottesville to Amherst - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Amherst by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Charlottesville to Bradley International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane CHO - BDL
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 11m
$117–515
Drive 493 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Amherstcar 493 mi
9h 38m
$90–130
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
12h 10m
$263–427
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus
14h 21m
$105–191
Fly Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
8h 56m
$154–590
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DCA - BDL
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
8h 25m
$174–817
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus 2605
2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
16h 8m
$92–144

Charlottesville to Amherst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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12h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.7 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Washington Union Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Amherst Center via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Washington, and New York in around 14h 21m.

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