There are 4 ways to get from Jamestown 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 / ...
4h 15m$64–106Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamestown to Charlottesvillecar 122.6 mi
2h 27m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
6h 44m$101–211Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
4h 15m$58–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamestown to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Jamestown to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamestown 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 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamestown 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 44m.
The distance between Jamestown and Charlottesville is 131 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jamestown to Charlottesville without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Jamestown to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Jamestown to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Jamestown to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Jamestown to Charlottesville is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Jamestown, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jamestown to Charlottesville via Williamsburg Amtrak Station and Alexandria in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jamestown to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Williamsburg Bus Stop and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 4h 15m.
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
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Jamestown to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Jamestown to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamestown to Charlottesville is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Jamestown to Charlottesville.
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