There are 2 ways to get from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest by train (Amtrak) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $40 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Poplar Forest is 69 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Poplar Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Poplar Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Poplar Forest is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Charlottesville to Poplar Forest.
There are 77+ hotels available in Poplar Forest.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Poplar Forest, Bedford County, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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