What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Franconia?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Franconia is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Franconia?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Franconia is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Franconia?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Franconia. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Beulah St and Kathmoor Dr via Charlottesville Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Franconia?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Franconia. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Franconia?

The distance between Charlottesville and Franconia is 110 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Franconia without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Franconia without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Franconia?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Charlottesville to Franconia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Franconia bus from?

Charlottesville to Franconia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Franconia train from?

Charlottesville to Franconia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Franconia?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Franconia is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Franconia bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Franconia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Franconia train arrive?

Charlottesville to Franconia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Franconia?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Franconia is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Charlottesville to Franconia.

Where can I stay near Franconia?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Franconia.

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Franconia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 35m
$36–73
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
4h 4m
$17–34
Drive 104.5 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Franconiacar 104.5 mi
2h 13m
$20–28
Fly, subway, line 231 bus
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from Van Dorn Metro Bay E to Beulah St and Kathmoor Drbus
3h 24m
$68–307

Charlottesville to Franconia by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.2 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $15–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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