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

The cheapest way to get from Ballston to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballston to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Ballston and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Gainesville Park and Ride and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ballston and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ballston to Charlottesville?

The distance between Ballston and Charlottesville is 115 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballston to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $17 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ballston to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballston to Charlottesville bus from?

Ballston to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St station.

Where do I catch the Ballston to Charlottesville train from?

Ballston to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.

Train, bus or fly from Ballston to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Ballston to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $17 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $320 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Ballston to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Ballston to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at University Commuter Lot station.

Where does the Ballston to Charlottesville train arrive?

Ballston to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Ballston to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballston to Charlottesville is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ballston to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 108+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Ballston to Charlottesville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ballston to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
3h 37m
$17–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to University Commuter Lotbus 622
2. Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
3h 53m
Drive 108.6 mi
1. Drive from Ballston to Charlottesvillecar 108.6 mi
2h 16m
$20–29
Fly
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 52m
$67–317
Bus via Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
1. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
4h 33m
$26–36

Ballston to Charlottesville by subway and train (Amtrak)

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Downtown Transit Station via Gainesville Park and Ride and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound in around 3h 53m.

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