There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ATL - CHO
4h 20m$122–472Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
12h 13m$85–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gainesville Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
10h 30m$150–320Drive 465.1 mi
- Drive from Gainesville to Charlottesvillecar 465.1 mi
8h 32m$85–123
Gainesville to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville is to bus and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gainesville Station station and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Gainesville and Charlottesville is 534 miles. The road distance is 467.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Gainesville to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville Station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Gainesville Station to Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Charlottesville Union Station via Gainesville, Charlotte Bus Station, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Gainesville Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gainesville to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Gainesville to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Charlottesville is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Gainesville to Charlottesville.
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