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Getting to Virginia Wine Country

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Charlottesville-Albemarle (CHO)

20 minutes drive to Virginia Wine Country

Airlines serving this airport:

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Washington Dulles International (IAD)

120 minutes drive to Virginia Wine Country

Airlines serving this airport:

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By Train

Good

Station

Charlottesville (Amtrak)

From the Capital

2.5h Amtrak from Washington DC to Charlottesville

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right

Essential for exploring the Blue Ridge foothills; Charlottesville is the hub

Local Transport

Rideshare

Uber available in Charlottesville

Public Transit

Very limited outside Charlottesville

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain scenery

  • 2

    Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's estate) pioneered Virginia winemaking

  • 3

    Many wineries along Route 151 (Nelson County)

  • 4

    Fall foliage season (Oct) is stunning but busy

Region Location

Virginia Wine Country, United States

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