Danville (Virginia)

Danville is a city of 40,000 people (2018) in the state of Virginia on the Banks of the Dan River close to the border with North Carolina. Founded in 1793, Danville is perhaps best known for its role in the Civil War, when it was an important railroad stop for the Confederacy and became the last Confederate capital after Richmond fell to the North.

By car
The most convenient way to reach Danville is by car.

By train
Amtrak's Crescent train connects Danville with cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans. The is situated at 677 Craghead Street. Trains depart and arrive late at night (11:24 pm, Southbound) or early in the morning (8:28 am, Northbound) (times as of January 2023), making this an inconvenient way to get to Danville in most cases.

By bus
The nearest Greyhound station is in Greensboro, North Carolina, about an hour away by car or Amtrak.

Get around
The Danville Transit System provides bus service Monday–Saturday except some holidays.

See
Danville has several historic districts, representing a variety of architectural styles.

Virginia

 * Lynchburg
 * Roanoke

North Carolina

 * Durham
 * Greensboro
 * Hanging Rock State Park