There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Fort Lee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 37m$92–177Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Station to Alderman Rd at Stadium Rdbus T
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Petersburg Station to Fort Leebus 4
5h 38m$15–27Drive 93.7 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Fort Leecar 93.7 mi
1h 44m$18–25Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Charlottesville / ...
6h 2m$28–43Bus via Richmond (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Charlottesville / ...
6h 18m$25–36
Charlottesville to Fort Lee by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Fort Lee is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Fort Lee is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Fort Lee. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Fort Lee via Charlottesville, Richmond and Petersburg Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Fort Lee station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Fort Lee is 241 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Fort Lee without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Charlottesville to Fort Lee, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Charlottesville Area Transit, depart from Downtown Transit Station.
Charlottesville to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Fort Lee is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Fort Lee via Alexandria and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Fort Lee via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Richmond, Petersburg Transportation Center, and Petersburg Station in around 5h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Charlottesville Area Transit
Bus from Downtown Transit Station to Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Charlottesville Area Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 804-733-2450
- Website
- petersburgva.gov
Bus from Petersburg Station to Fort Lee
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.petersburgva.gov/299/Petersburg-Area-Transit
- Schedules at
- http://www.petersburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5600/Blandford-schedule
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Charlottesville Area Transit, arrive at Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd station.
Charlottesville to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Fort Lee is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Charlottesville to Fort Lee.
There are 88+ hotels available in Fort Lee.