How to get from Athens to Charlottesville
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Charlottesville takes approximately 878 minutes with 4 transfers. You can use bus. We found 3 route options for you.
Fastest Route
878 min
961.7 km
4 transfers
Greyhound Us0642
Flixbus N2471
HCL 41
Virginia Breeze
Greyhound Us0600
Departs from:
Athens Transit Center (Uga)
Walking:
50 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 20 min (1.2 km)
to Athens Transit Center (Uga)
2
Take
Greyhound Us0642
Bus
Direction: Atlanta Bus Station
From Athens Transit Center (Uga)
to Atlanta Bus Station
(2 stops, 120 min)
3
Take
Flixbus N2471
Bus
Direction: New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
From Atlanta Bus Station
to Greensboro Bus Stop
(3 stops, 380 min)
4
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Greensboro
5
Take
HCL 41
Bus
Direction: Danville
From Greensboro
to Danville
(1 stops, 85 min)
6
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Danville Transit System Hub
7
Take
Virginia Breeze
Bus
Direction: Washington Dc
From Danville Transit System Hub
to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
(1 stops, 90 min)
8
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Lynchburg Transit Center
9
Take
Greyhound Us0600
Bus
Direction: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
From Lynchburg Transit Center
to Charlottesville Union Station
10
Walk 23 min (1.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Charlottesville
Public transport stations close to Athens
Athens is located in Athens and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Athens:
- 521 North Hull Street
- 539 North Hull Street
- Hancock and College Ob
- 227 West Dougherty Street
Public transport stations close to Charlottesville
Charlottesville is located in Athens and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Charlottesville:
- Downtown Transit Station
- Downtown Transit Center
- Charlottesville City Bus Hub
- Charlottesville (Go Bus)
Alternative Route
983 min
1,079.7 km
2 transfers
SES 974
Greyhound Us0110
Greyhound Us0600
Departs from:
Athens
Walking:
45 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 20 min (1.2 km)
to Athens
2
Take
SES 974
Bus
Direction: Atlanta
From Athens
to Atlanta
(1 stops, 95 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Atlanta Bus Station
4
Take
Greyhound Us0110
Bus
Direction: Detroit Bus Station
From Atlanta Bus Station
to Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
(1 stops, 225 min)
5
Take
Greyhound Us0600
Bus
Direction: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
From Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
to Charlottesville Union Station
(3 stops, 495 min)
6
Walk 23 min (1.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Charlottesville
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Athens to Charlottesville.
How do I travel from Athens to Charlottesville in Athens?
The quickest journey from Athens to Charlottesville takes approximately 878 minutes via the Greyhound Us0642 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Charlottesville from Athens?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 983 minutes using the SES 974 bus line.
Can I get directly from Athens to Charlottesville without changing?
This route requires 4 transfers. The complete journey takes about 878 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Athens and Charlottesville?
The Greyhound Us0642 line provides bus service between Athens Transit Center (Uga) and Charlottesville Union Station in Athens.
What is the journey time from Athens to Charlottesville by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Athens to Charlottesville in Athens takes approximately 878 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Athens to Charlottesville?
Board the Greyhound Us0642 bus at Athens Transit Center (Uga) station, located near Athens in Athens.
Which station is closest to Charlottesville?
The nearest stop to Charlottesville is Charlottesville Union Station station. Exit here to reach your destination in Athens.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.