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UVA (from DC to Charlottesville)
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?
what is the best way to get from DC to UVA...suggestions?
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maps.google.com
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drive... its like 2 hours.... why are you asking this?
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If you are asking for driving directions http://www.mapquest.com
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Best way? Private Jet hands down.
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- sundance95
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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.
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Amtrak runs to Cville as well.
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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.
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How much would this be? and how long is the ride?sundance95 wrote:Amtrak runs to Cville as well.
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Should have stated this in origional post if it is the casebdubs wrote: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.
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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 remember it being 70 dollars round trip on Amtrak when I looked, but do a little legwork here this is not rocket science.
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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.jt1341 wrote:How much would this be? and how long is the ride?sundance95 wrote:Amtrak runs to Cville as well.
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I am suprised that it wouldnt be faster than driving. But ive never taken a train anywhere so i wouldnt knowsundance95 wrote: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.jt1341 wrote:How much would this be? and how long is the ride?sundance95 wrote:Amtrak runs to Cville as well.
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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!bdubs wrote: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.
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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)joeshmo39 wrote: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.
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whats a speedtrap?sundance95 wrote: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.
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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.crossingforHYS wrote: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)joeshmo39 wrote: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.
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
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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.
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.
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flycrossingforHYS wrote: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?
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Thank you all!! very much appreciated!arism87 wrote: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.
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Amtrak's not like Europe, sadly, the trains go only marginally faster than freeway speed and have to make stops.jt1341 wrote: I am suprised that it wouldnt be faster than driving. But ive never taken a train anywhere so i wouldnt know
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Not sure if serious...it's where cops hide around bends or signs in the middle of nowhere in order to catch you speeding.crossingforHYS wrote:whats a speedtrap?sundance95 wrote: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.
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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.sundance95 wrote:Amtrak's not like Europe, sadly, the trains go only marginally faster than freeway speed and have to make stops.jt1341 wrote: I am suprised that it wouldnt be faster than driving. But ive never taken a train anywhere so i wouldnt know
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I was serious...I didnt know thats what it was called....sundance95 wrote:Not sure if serious...it's where cops hide around bends or signs in the middle of nowhere in order to catch you speeding.crossingforHYS wrote:whats a speedtrap?sundance95 wrote: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.
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Re: UVA (from DC to Charlottesville)
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.
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.
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