Where is Charlottesville?
Situated within the upper Piedmont Plateau, at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is located in Central Virginia. Driving distance is approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia.
Driving Directions
All directions lead you to Charlottesville. To obtain driving directions from your specific location, please use MapQuest.
- From east of Charlottesville, take I-64 West. Take the US-250 exit/ Exit 124 toward Charlottesville/Shadwell. Turn right onto US-250 W/Richmond Road. Continue to follow US-250 W. Take the US-29 North ramp toward Washington.Turn right onto US-29 North.
- From west of Charlottesville, take I-64 East. Merge onto US-29 North via Exit 118B towards Charlottesville/Culpeper. Take the VA-654/Barracks Road exit. Go to the second light and turn left onto US-29 North.
- From south of Charlottesville, take US-29 North. Take the VA-654/Barracks Road exit. Go to the second light and turn left onto US-29 North.
- From north of Charlottesville, take US-29 South. Continue on 29 South to Healing Rooms.
Airlines
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is conveniently located 8 miles north of the City of Charlottesville, 1 mile west of Route 29 on Airport Road. The airport is serviced by:
- Delta Airlines - (800) 221-1212
- United Express - (800) 241-6522
- Northwest Airlines - (800) 225-2525
- U.S.Airways - (800) 428-4322
For your convenience United Airlines offers daily service to Washington-Dulles airport, with connecting flights to major cities nationwide.
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO)
100 Bowen Loop, Suite 200
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434)-973-8342
www.gocho.com
Rental Car Agencies
- Avis Rent A Car - (434) 973-6000
- Enterprise Rent A Car - (434) 974-7488
- National Car Rental - (434) 974-4664
Train
AmTrak offers passenger service orignating in New Orleans and Atlanta north to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York. For schedule information and reservations, contact:
AmTrak
810 West Main Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(800) 872-7245
www.amtrak.com
Taxi Service
- Yellow Cab Company, Inc. - (434) 295-4131
- City Cab & Courier - (434) 975-5000
Medical Transportation
Wood Medical Transport Services - (434) 977-1285
Transports those whose medical concerns do not require emergency transport, but may need transport by wheelchair accessable van. Patients are monitored by EMS experienced staff.
Accomodations
Courtyard by Marriott - North
638 Hillsdale Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 977-7100
$94 per night plus tax
Fairfield Inn
577 Branchlands Boulevard
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 964-9411
$72 per night plus tax/includes Continental Breakfast
Hampton Inn
2035 India Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 978-7888
$86 per night plus tax/includes delux Continental Breakfast
Holiday Inn
1901 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 977-7700
$75 per night plus tax
Further Information
The Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau
600 College Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
(434) 977-1783 Toll Free: (877) 386-1102