There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Howard University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 58m$32–69Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Howard Universitycar 114.8 mi
2h 29m$21–31Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 45m$24–44Fly, subway
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 39m$61–282Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
4h 56m$26–54
Charlottesville to Howard University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Howard University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Howard University is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via Charlottesville Union Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Howard University is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Howard University without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Charlottesville to Howard University, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Howard University is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Howard University is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Charlottesville to Howard University.
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