Transportation Services in the Charlottesville Area

 Jaunt provides 3 types of services:

1) Curb-to-curb demand-response service in the counties of Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, Nelson, and rural Albemarle. This service requires prior reservation.

2) Fixed-route commuter service to UVA and downtown Charlottesville from Crozet, 29 North, Buckingham, and Lovingston. Reservations are not required to ride, just show up at the advertised stop and time.

3) ADA paratransit service in the City of Charlottesville and urban Albemarle. You must be pre-approved by a representative from CAT to use Jaunt’s ADA Paratransit Service.

• Reservations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. via phone (434) 296-3184 and email trips@ridejaunt.org.  Reservations are required at least 24-hours, or up to one week in advance.
• Jaunt services are accessible for people with disabilities.

A PATH counselor can help you apply for Jaunt’s ADA service and once approved, schedule your first ride or help with reservations.

Cost: FREE

“Jaunt 101” The Basics on Jaunt and how the Service Works (PDF)

More information: www.ridejaunt.org

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is the public transportation system serving Charlottesville which provides fixed-route bus services to key town’s locations, including the University of Virginia, downtown Charlottesville, shopping centers, and residential neighborhoods.

• CAT operates 12 routes (including Trolley) with varying schedules, including weekday, weekend, and holiday services
• All CAT buses are accessible to people with disabilities and are wheelchair lift equipped
• Interactive CAT system MAP
• CAT Schedule 

Cost: FREE through at least June 30, 2026

A PATH counselor can help you learn to use CAT and even ride the bus with you for the first few times.

More information: www.catchthecat.org

This service works similar to rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. When you’re ready to go, book a shared ride straight from your phone and get picked up in a sleek, comfortable vehicle.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available to riders with mobility needs.
The City of Charlottesville is currently not part of MicroCAT’s territory. However, people can travel to the 29 North area or Pantops and then use MicroCAT.

• Reservations: download a MicroCAT app, set up an account, and order a ride. If you don’t use a smartphone you can make a reservation calling: 434 442 2466
• Service hours: Monday-Saturday (6:30am – 9pm)

Cost: FREE

More information: https://city.ridewithvia.com/microcat

It is the primary public transportation network for the UVA Grounds, connecting academic buildings, residence halls, parking areas, and the medical center. provides transportation dedicated for students, faculty, The service is is open to the public.

Operated by UVA’s Department of Parking & Transportation, UTS offers a network of bus routes designed to connect key campus locations, including academic buildings, residence halls, medical facilities, and parking areas.
UTS services include:

• Fixed-route buses: Operating on scheduled routes throughout the academic year, with reduced service during breaks and summer.
• Safe Ride: A nighttime on-demand ride service for UVA community members traveling within university grounds.
• Charter Services: Available for university-affiliated groups needing transportation for special events.
• UTS buses are wheelchair accessible, and additional accommodations are provided for passengers with disabilities.
• UTS Interactive Map

Cost: FREE 

More information: University Transit Service

Afton Express connects Charlottesville with Staunton via Waynesboro and Fishersville over Afton Mountain.  Service offers free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and affordable pricing. Afton Express connects with BRITE, on the west side of Afton Mountain, and in Charlottesville with CAT to create an extensive network of transit routes and options in Virginia.

Check out BRITE’s and CAT’s routes ahead of time and enjoy a seamless transition between stops.

• Service days (Monday – Friday)
• Afton Express Schedule

Cost: $3 (one way). For regular commuters, a cost savings fare card is available for $25 for a total of 10 rides. Fare cards may be purchased directly from the bus driver.

More Information: Afton Express

The Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) Foothills Express is a public transportation bus route connecting Culpeper, Madison, and Charlottesville, Virginia. Operates

Culpeper Station and the Charlottesville Downtown Transit Station

Cost: $0.50 one way for the general public.

More information: https://vatransit.org/

Virginia Breeze is an intercity bus service managed by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) designed to connect underserved rural areas and college towns with major cities, airports, and transportation hubs across the Commonwealth. 

The system  operates 5 bus routes spanning 1,450 miles with 36 stations, transporting approximately 60,000 annual riders.

Currently, two Virginia Breeze routes stop in Charlottesville:

• Piedmont Express:  Danville-Altavista-Lynchburg-Amherst-Charlottesville-Culpeper-Warrenton-Gainesville-Dulles Airport-Washington D.C.
• Tidewater Current: Harrisonburg-Staunton, Charlottesville-Richmond-Richmond Airport-New Kent-Williamsburg-Newport News-Norfolk-Virginia Beach

📍 Location: Virginia Breeze busses stop in Charlottesville at the bus shelters on Alderman Road at intersection of Floyd Drive. This is near the Lower West lot / Carl Smith Center by Scott Stadium.

(NOTE!: On UVA football home games, the Arlington Blvd. Orange Theory Fitness bus stop at 1935 Arlington Blvd. will be used.)

Greyhound Lines is a long-distance intercity bus transportation service in the United States that provides affordable travel between cities and regions across the country. Founded in 1914, Greyhound operates an extensive network of bus routes connecting major metropolitan areas, small towns, and rural communities.

The service offers scheduled passenger transportation, package delivery services, and connections to other regional transit providers. Greyhound is widely used by travelers seeking a lower-cost alternative to air or rail travel and serves millions of passengers each year throughout North America.

Greyhound bus service in Charlottesville, VA, operates exclusively from Charlottesville Union Station, located at 810 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903.  This is the only Greyhound bus stop in the city.

📍 Location
The bus stop is situated at the coordinates 38.0314614, -78.4918209. Passengers are instructed to wait in front of the Charlottesville, VA sign by Parking Spot #159 when boarding.

🎫 Ticketing Information
Charlottesville Union Station is not a ticket sales point.  Tickets must be purchased in advance through the following channels:

• The Greyhound website
• The free Greyhound mobile app
• Authorized resellers

⏰ Arrival and Contact
Passengers with existing tickets are advised to arrive at the station 15 minutes before the scheduled bus departure.  For further assistance, the Greyhound contact number is (800) 231-2222.

Amtrak is the United States’ national passenger rail service, providing intercity train transportation across much of the country. Amtrak operates a nationwide network that connects hundreds of cities and towns through long-distance, regional, and high-speed rail routes.

The service offers travelers an alternative to driving and flying, with amenities such as spacious seating, Wi-Fi on many routes, dining services, and sleeper accommodations on overnight trips. Amtrak plays an important role in connecting rural and urban communities while supporting accessible, energy-efficient, and convenient transportation throughout the United States.

Several Amtrak routes serve Charlottesville, including the Cardinal, Crescent, and Northeast Regional trains offering connections to major destinations including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

📍 Location: The Charlottesville Amtrak stop (Station Code: CVS) is located at Charlottesville Union Station, at 810 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903.  Situated in a historic former Railway Express Agency building, the station is conveniently positioned midway between downtown Charlottesville and the University of Virginia campus.

⏰ Arrival and Contact

• Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to departure if you’re checking baggage or need ticketing/passenger assistance
• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure if you’re not checking baggage or don’t need assistance

Phone: +1 434-296-4559 or +1 800-872-7245
Website: Amtrak Charlottesville Page

Volunteer Driver Programs

Region 10 offers also other ways to travel beyond public transit services. One of the available options are Volunteer Driver Programs (VDP) which are community-based transportation services where volunteers use their own vehicles or program-provided vehicles to help individuals who have difficulty accessing transportation. These programs typically serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, low-income residents, or those living in rural areas with limited public transit options.

Currently, in Region 10 there are 2 senior communities offering organized volunteer driver services. These services are not open to the public. Person has to become a member of a such community to be given a ride by a volunteer driver.

Cville Village

Cville Village (CV) is a local non-profit organization which was formed to respond to the changing needs of elders, to support them in their homes, and to value their contributions. It’s purpose is to create and sustain a network of “neighbors helping neighbors.”.

One of the core activities (among many other) of CV is a Volunteer Driver Program offered to its members. In order to receive the rides person has to become a CV member.

• Eligibility: adults 55 + years of age
• Service area: people living in The City of Charlottesville + 1 mile from the City limits
• Membership allows the member to request up to 3 rides (or other requests) per week

Cost: $150/year

More information: www.cvillevillage.org

 Here to Stay Wintergreen

Here to Stay Wintergreen (HSW) is an organization very similar to Cville Village. Besides the assistance in daily chores, technical problems at home, socializing and other services,  HSW volunteers offer transportation help to the members allowing them to stay mobile and active. HSW owns also a small buss acquired with the help of PATH and Jaunt, which allows HSW to use it to meet transportation needs of its members.

• Eligibility: no minimum age required
• Service area: people living in Wintergreen Mountain and Stoney Creek, Nellysford area

Cost: $120/year

More information: www.heretostaywtg.org