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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Elkton?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Elkton?

The distance between Charlottesville and Elkton is 220 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $30 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Charlottesville to Elkton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Elkton bus from?

Charlottesville to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Elkton?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $30 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Elkton bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Elkton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Elkton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Charlottesville to Elkton.

Where can I stay near Elkton?

There are 128+ hotels available in Elkton.

Charlottesville to Elkton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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 Charlottesville to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
6h 4m
$31–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
8h 24m
$43–68
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Elktoncar 202.9 mi
4h 5m
$37–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
9h 6m

Charlottesville to Elkton by train and bus (Amtrak)

2Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charlottesville to Elkton.

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Newark Amtrak twice a week. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 8h 24m.

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