What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and The Preakness Stakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to The Preakness Stakes. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at PARK HEIGHTS AVE & BELVEDERE AVE fs nb via Charlottesville Union Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and Reisterstown Rd & Liberty Heights Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and The Preakness Stakes?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes?

The distance between Charlottesville and The Preakness Stakes is 159 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $30 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes bus from?

Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes train from?

Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes bus arrive?

Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes train arrive?

Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes.

Where can I stay near The Preakness Stakes?

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Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 32m
$34–667
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
6h 26m
$27–653
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakescar 152.7 mi
3h 18m
$28–41
Fly, subway, train
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
4h 32m
$74–353
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 32m
$29–45

Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and The Preakness Stakes, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to The Preakness Stakes via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, North Ave Light Rail Bus Loop, and PARK HEIGHTS AVE & BELVEDERE AVE fs nb in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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