When using Google Maps and other internet mapping services, try using the "avoid highways" feature when getting directions from Charlottesville for the simplest route.
Further below is information for Pick-Up and Drop-Off service - if you are driving to Yogaville, please see the suggested driving directions further below or you can get directions via Google Maps:
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Driving Directions To Yogaville
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FROM POINTS NORTH:
From Washington DC To Charlottesville
Take I-66 out of Washington to Exit 43A Route 29 toward Warrenton and Gainsville
Go South on Route 29 to Charlottesville
From Charlottesville To Yogaville
Take the Exit for I-64 West toward Lynchburg on 29 (South) Bypass and continue for about 4 miles on the Bypass
Take I-64 East toward Richmond
After about 3 miles, take Exit 121A onto Route 20 South, toward Scottsville
Follow 20 through Scottsville (about 20 miles), cross the James river and continue on Route 20 for about 8 more miles into Buckingham County
Go right onto Route 655 and continue for 5 miles to a Stop Sign. (small store on left)
Continue straight on Route 655 for 7 miles. (Route 655 becomes Route 601 after a short time)
At the end of a winding hill is the intersection of Route 601 and Route 604
Turn left onto Route 604
Pass the "Welcome to Yogaville" sign and after .07 miles, turn RIGHT in to the parking lot at the sign: "Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville, Visitors"
Proceed to Sivananda Hall reception area
Download and/or Print these driving directions - Word Document
Alternate Route From Charlottesville:
Continue on Route 29 South (towards Lynchburg)
Go about 30 miles to Lovingston
Turn LEFT (East) on Route 56 towards Shipman
Travel about 11.5 miles cross the James River
In 2 miles turn LEFT onto Route 604
After about 4 miles, continue past the first green sign that reads "Welcome to Yogaville" (on the corner of Route 604 and Karuna Road)
Continue on Route 604 for another .8 miles and turn left at the second large green sign that reads "Sivananda Hall - Visitors"
Proceed to Sivananda Hall reception area
Download and/or Print these driving directions - Word Document
FROM POINTS EAST:
From Richmond To Yogaville:
Take Route 60 West about 60 miles through Buckingham Courthouse
About 1.5 miles past the Courthouse on Route 60, turn RIGHT onto Route 56
Continue on Route 56 about 8 miles, past Route 604 on the left, and then after .06 miles, turn RIGHT onto Route 604
After about 4 miles, continue pass the first green sign that reads "Welcome to Yogaville" (on the corner of Route 604 and Karuna Road)
Continue on Route 604 for another .8 miles and turn left at the second large green sign that reads "Sivananda Hall - Visitors"
Proceed to Sivananda Hall reception area
Download and/or Print these driving directions - Word Document
FROM POINTS WEST:
From Roanoake [through Lynchburg]:
Take Route 460 East toward Bedford to Lynchburg
From Lynchburg To Yogaville:
Take Route 29 North (towards Charlottesville)
Go about 30 miles to Lovingston
Turn RIGHT (East) on Route 56 towards Shipman
Travel about 11.5 miles cross the James River
In 2 miles turn LEFT onto Route 604
After about 4 miles, continue past the first green sign that reads "Welcome to Yogaville" (on the corner of Route 604 and Karuna Road)
Continue on Route 604 for another .8 miles and turn left at the second large green sign that reads "Sivananda Hall - Visitors"
Proceed to Sivananda Hall reception area
Download and/or Print these driving directions - Word Document
FROM POINTS SOUTH:
From Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, N.C.:
Take 15 North to the outskirts of Farmville, Virginia
Take 15 Bypass
Follow 15 North to Route 60
Take a LEFT onto Route 60 West and continue through Buckingham Courthouse
About 1.5 miles past the Courthouse on Route 60, turn RIGHT onto Route 56
Continue on Route 56 about 8 miles, past Route 604 on the left, and then after .06 miles, turn RIGHT onto Route 604
After about 4 miles, continue pass the first green sign that reads "Welcome to Yogaville" (on the corner of Route 604 and Karuna Road)
Continue on Route 604 for another .8 miles and turn left at the second large green sign that reads "Sivananda Hall - Visitors"
Proceed to Sivananda Hall reception area
Download and/or Print these driving directions - Word Document
Charlottesville, Virginia is the closest city to the Ashram that provides air, bus and train service. Pick-up and/or drop-off services are available as follows:
Sunday - Friday
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm $45 per person one way
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm $55 per person one way
- Before 9:00 am $55 per person one way
- No transportation service available after 9:30 pm
Saturday
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm $45 per person one way
- No transportation service available after 5:30 pm
Family Rates (not applicable to friends traveling together)
Sunday - Friday
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Family of 2 $80
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Family of 2 $100
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Family of 3 $100
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Family of 3 $120
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Family of 4 $120
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Family of 4 $160
Saturday
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Family of 2 $80
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Family of 3 $100
- 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Family of 4 $120
- No transportation service available after 5:30 pm
Children under the age of 12 at no charge.
Long Distance Transporation - Subject to Approval
- Richmond (one way) $85
- $55 per person if more than two
We pickup from Richmond on Fridays at 2:45pm and drop off to Richmond on Sundays at 5:30pm.
For other times please contact Ashram Reservation Center two weeks prior
to arrival, arrangement may be possible.
Dulles: No pick-up or drop-off service is available to Dulles. If you do travel to Washington, DC you can:
1. take a shuttle from the airport to the bus station and travel from there to Charlottesville. You may order pick-up and/or drop-off service to and from Yogaville from the bus station. Pricing info and details can be found at Super Shuttle website or click here for Google search results. Visit the Greyhound website if you require a reservation from DC to Charlottesville;
2. take a shuttle to the train terminal and travel from there to Charlottesville. You may order pick-up and/or drop-off service to and from Yogaville from the train station. Pricing info and details can be found at Super Shuttle website or click here for Google search results. Visit the Greyhound website if you require a reservation from DC to Charlottesville; or,
3. rent a car and drive to Charlottesville, return it and arrange and for transportation from Charlottesville - more information can be found at Avis Rent a Car, Budget Car Rental, or National Car Rental, all of which are located at the Charlottesville airport.
No transportation service is available on holidays and special event days - Christmas, New Years Day, Jayanthi, Easter, Guru Poornima.
After hours and long distance service requests are subject to approval.
Please note: A full refund of the transportation charge is available if you give us notice of your change of plans at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance. If you give less than 72 hours notice, a $10 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund.
The transportation charge is not refundable if the request is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
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