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

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There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Emporia by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Emporiataxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $151–199

  2. Drive 134.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Emporiacar car 134.2 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Downtown Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Emporiataxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $151–205

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  • Distance: 137.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Emporia. However, you can take the bus to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, walk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Emporia. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlottesville to Emporia in around 2h 22m.

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