There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
1h 39m$49–83Drive 83.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Charlottesvillecar 83.2 mi
1h 43m$16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
3h 2m$37–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $45 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via Gainesville Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gainesville station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Manassas Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Gainesville and Charlottesville is 89 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Gainesville to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Gainesville Park and Ride station.
Gainesville to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Manassas Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Charlottesville is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $16–40
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Gainesville to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.
Gainesville to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Charlottesville is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Gainesville to Charlottesville.
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