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How to get fromFairfax to Charlottesvilleby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus bus F23
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent / ...
    3h 55m
    $32–72

  2. Line 402 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunn Loring Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus bus 402
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    5h 48m
    $18–37

  3. Drive 95.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Charlottesvillecar car 95.6 mi
    2h 11m
    $18–26

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    2h 55m
    $64–305

Fairfax to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Charlottesville Union Station via Dunn Loring+Bay F, Dunn Loring Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, and Springfield Bus Stop in around 5h 48m.

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