How to get to Manassas, VA from Charlottesville, VA

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Compare train and coach for Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £46.

Distance: 119 km

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Compare ways to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA

Compare the available ways to get from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA is a coach with an average price of £27.

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

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA costing on average £46.

The fastest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Manassas, VA take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Manassas, VA including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 1h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA

How to get to Manassas, VA from Charlottesville, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak1156 Northeast Regional
    11:181h24
    Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA
    12:42Manassas Station, Manassas, VA
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Amtrak1156 Northeast Regional
    11:181h24
    Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA
    12:42Manassas Station, Manassas, VA
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Amtrak1156 Northeast Regional
    11:181h24
    Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA
    12:42Manassas Station, Manassas, VA
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    19:011h27
    Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA
    20:28Manassas Station, Manassas, VA
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak20 Crescent
    10:591h24
    Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA
    12:23Manassas Station, Manassas, VA
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak50 Cardinal
    15:441h51
    Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA
    17:35Manassas Station, Manassas, VA
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Megabus0
    10:551h50
    Charlottesville, VA
    12:45Manassas, VA
    £271One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA

Travel to Manassas, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Manassas, VA including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA is a coach with an average price of £27.

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

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA costing on average £46.

The fastest way to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Manassas, VA take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 37m.

The Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA distance is approximately 119 km.
The average frequency per day from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA and arrive in Manassas Station, Manassas, VA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Charlottesville, Union Station, VA and arrive in Springfield, Frontier Dr (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Manassas, VA by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Megabus to go to Manassas, VA by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Greyhound, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manassas, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Charlottesville, VA to Manassas, VA, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Manassas, VA, you can explore Old Town Manassas, which offers charming boutique shops, dining options, and seasonal events. Enjoy a fun day at SplashDown Waterpark, with its slides, pools, and picnic areas, or catch a performance at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Visit the historic Manassas Train Depot to learn about the area's railroad history or attend events at the Prince William County Fairgrounds. For historical sights, visit the Manassas National Battlefield Park, which features walking trails and a visitor centre, or explore The Manassas Museum. The Ben Lomond Historic Site and the Liberia House Historic Site offer insights into Civil War history, while Signal Bay Waterpark provides a smaller, family-friendly option with a lazy river and children's play area.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions of Manassas, VA, including the Manassas National Battlefield Park, local museums, and the historic downtown area.

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