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How to get fromColonial Williamsburg to Charlottesvilleby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    3h 55m
    $40–71

  2. Drive 120.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesvillecar car 120.6 mi
    2h 7m
    $22–32

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 24m
    $81–173

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    3h 55m
    $33–53

Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via Alexandria in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 3h 55m.

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