UVA (from DC to Charlottesville) Forum

[crossingforHYS]

I am about to decide to ed or not to uva....and I wanted to visit...
what is the best way to get from DC to UVA...suggestions?

[lifestooquick]

maps.google.com

[005618502]

drive... its like 2 hours.... why are you asking this?

[005618502]

If you are asking for driving directions http://www.mapquest.com

[Mike12188]

Best way? Private Jet hands down.

[sundance95]

Yeah google maps can solve this...I personally like going down US 29, it's a much more enjoyable drive then taking 95 to Fredricksburg and cutting over, and takes 10-15 minutes longer. Watch for speed traps though.

[sundance95]

Amtrak runs to Cville as well.

[bdubs]

OP: I am assuming like a large number of DC residents that you don't have a car. You can take Amtrak, its pretty cheap and probably more comfortable and reliable than a bus.

[005618502]

Amtrak runs to Cville as well.

How much would this be? and how long is the ride?

[005618502]

OP: I am assuming like a large number of DC residents that you don't have a car. You can take Amtrak, its pretty cheap and probably more comfortable and reliable than a bus.

Should have stated this in origional post if it is the case

[joeshmo39]

Seriously man? Amtrak.com

I remember it being 70 dollars round trip on Amtrak when I looked, but do a little legwork here this is not rocket science.

[sundance95]

Amtrak runs to Cville as well.

How much would this be? and how long is the ride?

I think it's like 27 bucks or something one way, takes (according to Amtrak) a little longer than the drive, from 2hr20-2hr40 depending on which train you take.

[005618502]

Amtrak runs to Cville as well.

How much would this be? and how long is the ride?

I think it's like 27 bucks or something one way, takes (according to Amtrak) a little longer than the drive, from 2hr20-2hr40 depending on which train you take.

I am suprised that it wouldnt be faster than driving. But ive never taken a train anywhere so i wouldnt know

[crossingforHYS]

OP: I am assuming like a large number of DC residents that you don't have a car. You can take Amtrak, its pretty cheap and probably more comfortable and reliable than a bus.

I was asking because I am originally from California studying here for a semester...and i have no idea where anything is...and yes no car...mine is back in cali I think amtrak might work!

[crossingforHYS]

Seriously man? Amtrak.com

I remember it being 70 dollars round trip on Amtrak when I looked, but do a little legwork here this is not rocket science.

i did....and I saw both...I wasnt sure if they were lying tough....about time or distance...I know google maps will say 2 hours back home and it can take you 6/7 depending on the time...I want to see if DC traffic outside of the beltway is crazy and not worth me taking a car (renting the car)

[crossingforHYS]

Yeah google maps can solve this...I personally like going down US 29, it's a much more enjoyable drive then taking 95 to Fredricksburg and cutting over, and takes 10-15 minutes longer. Watch for speed traps though.

whats a speedtrap?

[lifestooquick]

Seriously man? Amtrak.com

I remember it being 70 dollars round trip on Amtrak when I looked, but do a little legwork here this is not rocket science.

i did....and I saw both...I wasnt sure if they were lying tough....about time or distance...I know google maps will say 2 hours back home and it can take you 6/7 depending on the time...I want to see if DC traffic outside of the beltway is crazy and not worth me taking a car (renting the car)

I would think the cost of renting a car would be way more than an Amtrak ticket so I would probably go with the Amtrak.

If you do drive - just don't leave around rush hour. But if you HAVE to, it usually clears up after Fredericksburg but it will take you a long time to get that far

[arism87]

29 is the best way- as long as there's nothing major going on in Cville (football game, etc) because then it can take an hour to go the last few miles. And a little over 2 hours, typically, depending on where in DC.

Agree about Amtrak though- it takes you to the station which is well within walking distance of UVA/downtown. Pretty easy to do, and in fact a few times I took Amtrak instead of driving just for the ease of doing it.

[Kohinoor]

I am about to decide to ed or not to uva....and I wanted to visit...
what is the best way to get from DC to UVA...suggestions?

fly

[crossingforHYS]

29 is the best way- as long as there's nothing major going on in Cville (football game, etc) because then it can take an hour to go the last few miles. And a little over 2 hours, typically, depending on where in DC.

Agree about Amtrak though- it takes you to the station which is well within walking distance of UVA/downtown. Pretty easy to do, and in fact a few times I took Amtrak instead of driving just for the ease of doing it.

Thank you all!! very much appreciated!

[sundance95]

I am suprised that it wouldnt be faster than driving. But ive never taken a train anywhere so i wouldnt know

Amtrak's not like Europe, sadly, the trains go only marginally faster than freeway speed and have to make stops.

[sundance95]

Yeah google maps can solve this...I personally like going down US 29, it's a much more enjoyable drive then taking 95 to Fredricksburg and cutting over, and takes 10-15 minutes longer. Watch for speed traps though.

whats a speedtrap?

Not sure if serious...it's where cops hide around bends or signs in the middle of nowhere in order to catch you speeding.

[motiontodismiss]

I am suprised that it wouldnt be faster than driving. But ive never taken a train anywhere so i wouldnt know

Amtrak's not like Europe, sadly, the trains go only marginally faster than freeway speed and have to make stops.

AmTTTrak's pretty much only good in the NE corridor. Outside the Boston/NY/DC corridor, meh. NY (NYU) to Philly (UPenn) door to door in 90 minutes? I'd say that's pretty good.

[crossingforHYS]

Yeah google maps can solve this...I personally like going down US 29, it's a much more enjoyable drive then taking 95 to Fredricksburg and cutting over, and takes 10-15 minutes longer. Watch for speed traps though.

whats a speedtrap?

Not sure if serious...it's where cops hide around bends or signs in the middle of nowhere in order to catch you speeding.

I was serious...I didnt know thats what it was called....

[bree]

66-West
29-South

Easiest way to go and avoids the traffic of 95.

There are some alternatives to going straight on 29-South (Highways 15, 20, etc.) but this keeps it simple.