Academical Village, Central Virginia Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from anywhere in Central Virginia, use major highways such as US-29 or I-64. For instance, from Richmond, take I-64 W towards Charlottesville. After about an hour, take exit 118A for US-29 S towards Charlottesville. Continue on US-29 S for approximately 12 miles. Take exit 118B toward US-250 E/W Broad St. Merge onto US-250 E and follow the signs for University of Virginia. After about 2 miles, turn left onto University Ave. Academical Village will be on your left at 1826 University Ave.

• Public Transportation

  If you’re using public transport, you can take a Greyhound or Megabus to Charlottesville from various locations in Virginia. Once you arrive at the Charlottesville bus station, you can take the Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) bus. Board the Route 7 bus heading towards the University of Virginia. Get off at the University Hospital stop, which is about a 5-minute walk to Academical Village at 1826 University Ave. Alternatively, you can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft from the bus station to your destination.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous, consider biking to Academical Village. Charlottesville has several bike rental services available. If you are in the downtown area, it is about a 10-minute bike ride to the university. Take Main St toward University Ave, then turn right onto University Ave. Follow the bike lanes, and you will reach Academical Village at 1826 University Ave.

• Walking

  If you are staying near downtown Charlottesville, Academical Village is within walking distance. Head east on Main St toward 1st St NE, then turn right onto University Ave. Continue walking for about 15 minutes, and you will arrive at Academical Village located at 1826 University Ave.