There are 2 ways to get from Charlottesville to Alderson by train (Amtrak) or car
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Charlottesville to Alderson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Alderson is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Alderson is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Alderson Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Alderson is 153 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Alderson without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $19 - $85.
The train from Charlottesville to Alderson Station takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Charlottesville to Alderson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Alderson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alderson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Alderson is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Charlottesville to Alderson.
There are 12+ hotels available in Alderson.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Alderson, WV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alderson Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $19–85 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alderson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
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