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Fairfax, VA, USA to Charlottesville, VA, USA from $18: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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Fairfax, United States
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Charlottesville, United States

How to Get from Fairfax to Charlottesville: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$18 - OtherBest price
160 kmDistance
2h 3m Fastest

Compare Train, Bus, Flight, and Driving Options

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Subway
Train
Average Duration
3h  48m
Estimated price
$6-216
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Drive
Average Duration
2h  3m
Estimated price
$18-27
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Distance: 160 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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Bus
Average Duration
4h  57m
Estimated price
$10-41
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Bus
Average Duration
4h  51m
Estimated price
$27-37
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Subway
Plane
Average Duration
3h  4m
Estimated price
$214-458

Fairfax - Charlottesville operators

Explore transport companies operating between Fairfax and Charlottesville, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Train
Contact phone
+1 202-637-7000
Website
https://www.wmata.com

Train from Vienna Fairfax-Gmu, Orange Line Center Platform to Charlottesville

Average Duration
3h 48m
Estimated price
$6-60
Contact phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville

Average Duration
1h 58m
Estimated price
$63-67
Bus
Contact phone
+1-877-462-6342
Website
https://us.megabus.com

Bus from Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville, VA

Average Duration
2h 35m
Estimated price
$21-65
Contact phone
+1-800-827-3490
Website
https://virginiabreeze.org

Bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center

Average Duration
2h 20m
Estimated price
$623-629
Contact phone
703-339-7200
Website
https://fairfaxconnector.com

Bus from Govt Ctr P+R to Reston Town Center Metro Bay L

Average Duration
35m
Estimated price
$62-63
Plane
Website
https://united.com

Plane from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)

Average Duration
57m
Estimated price
$61-410

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Fairfax and Charlottesville is approximately 136.8 km by road. The typical travel times vary depending on the mode of transportation. It takes around 3 hours and 48 minutes to reach Charlottesville from Fairfax by subway and train. By car, the travel time is about 2 hours and 3 minutes going from Charlottesville to Fairfax. If traveling by bus, it takes approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes to reach Charlottesville from Fairfax.
The most cost-effective and time-efficient transportation option for traveling from Fairfax to Charlottesville is to drive. The distance between the two cities is 136.8 km, and the road distance is 160.5 km. Driving takes approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes, and the cost is estimated to be between $18 and $27 for fuel and tolls. Taking a subway and then a train would take longer, around 3 hours and 48 minutes, and may not be as convenient or cost-effective as driving.
The prices for a bus trip between Charlottesville and Fairfax range from $27 to $37.
To get from Fairfax to Charlottesville without using public transportation, you can drive the distance of approximately 160.9 km. The drive usually takes around 2 hours and 3 minutes. The cost of driving from Fairfax to Charlottesville can vary, but it typically ranges from $18 to $27 for fuel expenses.
To travel from Fairfax to Charlottesville without a car, you can take the subway and train route. This journey typically takes around 3 hours and 48 minutes. The cost of this trip can range between $6 and $220, depending on the specific route and fare options.
No, there is no direct link between Fairfax and Charlottesville. The most convenient way to travel between the two cities is by car, which takes approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. However, there are also alternative options such as taking a subway and train combination, which takes about 3 hours and 48 minutes, or a bus, which takes around 4 hours and 51 minutes.
The flight between Fairfax and Charlottesville typically takes around 56 minutes on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Charlottesville Airport.
There are plenty of accommodation options available in Charlottesville, with over 82 hotels to choose from. Prices for hotels in the area start at $56 per night.