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How to get fromCharlottesville to Appalachian Trailby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    $157–215
  2. Drive  140.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trailcar car 140.2 mi
    2h 55m
    $25–36
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    5h 57m
    $63–90
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    6h 5m
    $103–154

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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Appalachian Trail via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 5h 57m.

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