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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Dunn Loring Metro and Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Charlottesville?

The distance between Fairfax and Charlottesville is 119 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $16 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Charlottesville bus from?

Fairfax to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Dunn Loring Metro station.

Where does the Fairfax to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Fairfax to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Charlottesville is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Fairfax to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 115+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Fairfax to Charlottesville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
4h 2m
$16–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
2. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
5h 27m
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Charlottesvillecar 95.6 mi
2h 11m
$18–26
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 3m
$64–321
Line 402 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Dunn Loring Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus 402
2. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 50m
$24–42

Fairfax to Charlottesville by bus and train

24Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.8 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Downtown Transit Station via East Falls Church+Bay D, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound in around 5h 27m.

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