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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Bethesda is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Charlottesville Union Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Bethesda?

The distance between Charlottesville and Bethesda is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $17 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Charlottesville to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Bethesda bus from?

Charlottesville to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Bethesda train from?

Charlottesville to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bethesda is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $17 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Bethesda bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Bethesda train arrive?

Charlottesville to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Bethesda is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Charlottesville to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Bethesda.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 52m
$18–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
4h 47m
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Bethesdacar 113.2 mi
2h 24m
$21–30
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 29m
$77–371
Bus via Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 8m
$25–39

Charlottesville to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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