There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Roanoke to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roanoke and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Roanoke and Charlottesville is 113 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $240.
The train from Roanoke to Charlottesville takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Roanoke to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charlottesville is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Roanoke to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Roanoke to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Charlottesville is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Roanoke to Charlottesville.
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