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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at GAITHERSBURG MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg?

The distance between Charlottesville and Gaithersburg is 134 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $17 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Gaithersburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $17 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Gaithersburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Gaithersburg is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg.

Where can I stay near Gaithersburg?

There are 184+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg 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 StationNortheast Regional
3h 58m
$18–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
5h 34m
Drive 122.2 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg122.2 mi
2h 31m
$23–33
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
2h 46m
$72–354
Bus via Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
5h 48m
$28–71

Charlottesville to Gaithersburg by train (Amtrak)

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.2 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, 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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