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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Gretnataxi taxi
    1h 56m
    $114–160

  2. Drive 103.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Gretnacar car 103.2 mi
    2h
    $19–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kemper Street Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus Piedmont Express
    3h 7m
    $74–114

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 98.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Gretna. However, you can take the train to Lynchburg then take the taxi to Gretna. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlottesville to Gretna in around 2h.

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