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How to get fromCharlottesville to Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Clifton Forge Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2h 52m
    $75–117

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Staunton Mallbus bus Afton Express
    2. Drive from Staunton Mall to Hot Springscar car
    2h 27m
    $10–16

  3. Drive 95.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Hot Springscar car 95.1 mi
    1h 58m
    $18–26

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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Hot Springs, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Clifton Forge Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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