There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Dulles by plane, train, subway, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
1h 12m$68–359Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Dullescar 100.4 mi
2h 12m$19–27Train, subway
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h 23m$27–65Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus Piedmont Express
3h 36m$24–30Bus #2
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Lynchburg
3h 36m$20–46
Charlottesville to Dulles by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Dulles is to bus which costs $19 - $50 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Dulles is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Dulles station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Dulles International Airport Station via Charlottesville Alderman Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Dulles is 88 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Dulles without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Charlottesville to Dulles, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Dulles bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Charlottesville Alderman Rd station.
Charlottesville to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Dulles is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $30 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Dulles, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Dulles bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Dulles International Airport Station.
Charlottesville to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Dulles is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Charlottesville to Dulles.
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