What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

The distance between Lancaster and Charlottesville is 355 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lancaster to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 58m and costs $90 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Charlottesville bus from?

Lancaster to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Charlottesville train from?

Lancaster to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville is to train via Washington which takes 8h 58m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Lancaster to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Lancaster to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Charlottesville train arrive?

Lancaster to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Charlottesville is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Lancaster to Charlottesville.

How do I get a train ticket from Lancaster to Charlottesville?

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Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

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Lancaster to Charlottesville - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lancaster to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or plane

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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
8h 58m
$93–780
Drive 210.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Charlottesvillecar 210.3 mi
4h 51m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
10h 49m
$43–85
Line 18 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus
2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
3. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane MDT - CHO
7h 46m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional / ...
9h 50m
$109–226
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
11h 24m
$47–97

Lancaster to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)

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8h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 353.3 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Charlottesville via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Charlottesville Union Station via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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