How to get to Charlottesville, VA from Alexandria, VA

There are 3 options to travel between Alexandria, VA and Charlottesville, VA including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA is a coach with an average price of £34.

This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £48.

A coach is £507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average £541.

The fastest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 46m.

Flight takes on average 5h 34m.

The Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA distance is approximately 151 km.

The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA is:

• Around 55 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA:

• Coaches mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Megabus, Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Charlottesville, VA by coach.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
• Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Charlottesville, VA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct coaches per day with Megabus, Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus.
• 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 3 direct flights per day with United.

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To get from Alexandria, VA to Charlottesville, VA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Charlottesville, VA, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Explore the IX Art Park, an interactive space filled with murals and sculptures, or take the family to the Virginia Discovery Museum for hands-on exhibits. Wine enthusiasts might indulge in a tour of the local vineyards. Culture buffs can attend a performance at the historic Paramount Theater. For those who appreciate natural beauty, a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway offers breathtaking views. Key sights include Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, and the University of Virginia, known for its Jeffersonian architecture. The Downtown Mall offers a lively pedestrian area with shops and entertainment, while Shenandoah National Park provides scenic drives and hiking opportunities. Don't miss Carter Mountain Orchard for apple picking and stunning countryside views.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to enjoy Charlottesville, VA, allowing time to explore attractions like Monticello, the University of Virginia, and the local vineyards.