There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
3h 43m$157–215Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trailcar 140.2 mi
2h 55m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
5h 57m$63–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
6h 5m$103–154
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Appalachian Trail. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Perry Street Slip 1 via Charlottesville Union Station and 3rd St Station Slip D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Appalachian Trail is 154 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Charlottesville to Appalachian Trail.
There are 55+ hotels available in Appalachian Trail.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
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