There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Gettysburg by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 1m$59–108Drive 161.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Gettysburgcar 161.1 mi
3h 33m$30–43Bus via Ashburn
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus 581
8h 36m$53–107Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 45m$57–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Gettysburg is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Gettysburg is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Charlottesville and Gettysburg is 205 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Gettysburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Charlottesville to Gettysburg, including transfers.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Gettysburg is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Ashburn, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 36m.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Gettysburg is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Charlottesville to Gettysburg.
There are 73+ hotels available in Gettysburg.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Gettysburg, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Gettysburg via Washington Union Station, FREDERICK MARC wb, East Street at Transit Center, and Main St at Jubilee in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Gettysburg via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, Loudoun County Government Center, Market St & Harrison St, Frederick Transit Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Main St at Jubilee in around 8h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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