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How to get fromCharlottesville to Colonial Heightsby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Colonial Heights by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationbusCharlottesville / ...
    4h 30m
  2. Drive 90 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Colonial Heightscar90 mi
    1h 36m
    $17–24
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to AlexandriatrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak StationtrainFloridian / ...
    5h 47m
    $44–497
  4. Bus via Hull + Plaza (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationbusCharlottesville / ...
    5h 28m

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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station 6 times a week, and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Colonial Heights via Alexandria and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 47m.

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