Despite its relatively small size, Charlottesville is well-connected locally and regionally.
* **Roads & Highways:** The city is accessible via Interstate 64 (running east-west) and US Route 29 (running north-south). US Route 250 also serves as a major local artery. * **Public Transit:** Local bus service is provided by Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT), which is free for riders, alongside the University Transit Service (UTS), which serves the campus and student neighborhoods. * **Rail:** The downtown Amtrak station is quite active, offering direct routes on the *Crescent* (New York to New Orleans), the *Cardinal* (New York to Chicago), and the *Northeast Regional*. * **Air:** The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) offers direct daily commercial flights to major hubs like Charlotte, Atlanta, New York, and Washington D.C. * **Active Transit:** Charlottesville is highly walkable, particularly around the Downtown Mall and the university. The Rivanna Trail offers a 20-mile rustic walking and biking path that encircles the city.