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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $438 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $470 (€380).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 AM3h40Alexandria, VA2:30 PMCharlottesville, VA$221One-way0 transfers
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10:50 AM3h40Alexandria, VA2:30 PMCharlottesville, VA$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:50 AM2h09Alexandria, VA1:59 PMCharlottesville, VA$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:50 AM3h40Alexandria, VA1:30 PMCharlottesville, VA$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $438 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $470 (€380).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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