The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, approximately 120 miles southwest of Washington, DC.
By Air
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is located approximately eight miles from the University. CHO is a non-hub, commercial service airport offering 50 daily non-stop flights to and from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, New York/LaGuardia, and Washington/Dulles. CHO is served by American Airlines, Delta, and United.
_For those with accessibility needs, the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has a step-free entrance with automatic doors and accessible bathrooms located on each floor. Ticketing, security, dining, baggage claim, and car rentals are located all on the first floor and/or ground level, along with several of the boarding gates. Additionally, short-term parking, shuttles, and ride-share are all located on the first/ground level. Boarding gates located on the second floor are accessible via an elevator and long-term parking is in the lower lot with an elevator that can take individuals up to the first/ground floor. _
The Richmond Airport is also easy to fly into, but would require a car rental to drive to Charlottesville (1.5 hour drive).
Visitors can also fly into Dulles International Airport (IAD) outside Washington, D.C., just over two hours away whether by car, bus or train.
By Rail
Charlottesville Amtrak Station (CVS) is centrally located at 810 West Main Street, between the Grounds of the University of Virginia and Downtown Charlottesville. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance or they may also be purchased at the rail station. Amtrak’s Northeast Regional service runs daily and connects Charlottesville with major cities like Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Providence, and Boston. The Crescent rail service also operates daily and connects Charlottesville to New York, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans. The Cardinal rail service runs three days a week from New York to Chicago and connects Charlottesville to major cities of the Northeast as well as Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Chicago.
By Bus
Charlottesville’s Amtrak Station (CVS) serves as a stop for Greyhound bus travel, connecting to Greyhound stations across the country. Tickets are not sold at this location and must be purchased online or at a full-service terminal.
Station Address: 810 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Open Daily from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Phone: (800) 231-2222
Megabus operates The Piedmont Express daily. This bus service connects Charlottesville with Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Washington Union Station. The Piedmont Express also provides transportation from Lynchburg and Danville to Charlottesville. Tickets are available online.
Megabus Bus Stop Address: Alderman Road at Gooch/Dillard Dorm
By Car
U.S. Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 29 connect in Albemarle County. U.S. Route 250 is the scenic alternative to the interstate which runs from West to East through the city, continuing to Richmond. This route passes many of our area’s wineries and craft beverage destinations.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive and The Journey Through Hallowed Ground are designated America’s Byways by the Federal Highway Administration. U.S. Route 20 is a scenic byway that connects James Madison’s Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the historic town of Scottsville.