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How to get fromVirginia to Lake Monticelloby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Lake Monticello by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 4m
    $83–118

  2. Drive 171.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lake Monticellocar car 171.1 mi
    3h 14m
    $32–46

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    3h 8m
    $112–358

  4. Bus via Charlottesville Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    5h 41m
    $91–128

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    6h 58m
    $110–179

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Virginia to Lake Monticello.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Lake Monticello, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Lake Monticello via Richmond, Richmond, and Charlottesville in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) 3 times a day.

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