What is the cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Washington Union Station and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bethesda and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Charlottesville?

The distance between Bethesda and Charlottesville is 122 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bethesda to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $17 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Charlottesville bus from?

Bethesda to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Charlottesville train from?

Bethesda to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Bethesda to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $17 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Bethesda to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Bethesda to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.

Where does the Bethesda to Charlottesville train arrive?

Bethesda to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Charlottesville is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Bethesda to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 114+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Bethesda to Charlottesville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
3h 46m
$17–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
5h 18m
Drive 115.5 mi
1. Drive from Bethesda to Charlottesvillecar 115.5 mi
2h 19m
$22–31
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 24m
$64–332
Bus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 44m
$23–40

Bethesda to Charlottesville by subway and train (Amtrak)

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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