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How to get fromCharlottesville to Amherstby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Amherst by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Station to Alderman Rd at Stadium Rdbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Washington
    2h 16m
    $13–36

  2. Drive 49.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Amherstcar car 49.4 mi
    1h
    $9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Lynchburg / ...
    2h 33m
    $29–75

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Amhersttaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    1h
    $160–200

  5. Line 7 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Station to BRSC at Arlington Northboundbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Virginia Breeze
    2h 17m
    $13–36

Charlottesville to Amherst by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville in around 2h 16m.

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