There are 4 ways to get from Franconia to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 23m$33–75Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 14m$17–37Drive 104.6 mi
- Drive from Franconia to Charlottesvillecar 104.6 mi
2h 12m$20–28Line 232 bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Beulah St and Kathmoor Dr to Van Dorn Metro Bay Fbus
- Take the subway from Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 39m$65–308
Franconia to Charlottesville by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franconia to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Franconia to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Franconia to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Beulah St and Kathmoor Dr and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Franconia to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Franconia and Charlottesville is 111 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.
The best way to get from Franconia to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Franconia to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Franconia to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Franconia to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Franconia to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Franconia, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Beulah St and Kathmoor Dr to Van Dorn Metro Bay F
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Franconia to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Franconia to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franconia to Charlottesville is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Franconia to Charlottesville.
There are 109+ hotels available in Charlottesville.