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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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
3h 55mDrive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesvillecar 120.6 mi
2h 7m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
6h 24m$141–222Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
4h 10m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colonial Williamsburg station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Charlottesville is 121 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
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 and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 4h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlottesville.
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